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HISTORY 



99tli Indiana Infantry, 



•OONTAINING A DIARY OF MARCHES, mClBENTS, BIOGRA^ 
PHY OF OFFICERS AND COMPLETE ROLLS, 



CHAPLAIK D. R. LUCAS, 



LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 

'J'OSSSR & SPRING, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS, BOOKBINDERS AND STATIONERSv 

1865. 



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PREFACE. 



When the writer resigned his commission in the 99th Indiana Infantry, 
he had in his possession a diary of the marches and movements of the 
Regiment, the Muster-in Rolls, with the fate of each man, that far 
through the campaign ; and the idea suggested itself that it would be of 
interest, and useful for reference when they wished to recall the scenes 
passed through in their military life, that each member of the regiment 
should have a copy ; arrangements were made for a continuance of the 
diary, and an endeavor made to get the pai-ticulars of each man's fate ; 
and the present work is the result. The only object has been to give 
dates and facts instead of incidents, which can be remembered with great- 
er ease on account of the circumstances surrounding them. No attention 
has been paid to the perfection of the expression of those facts, only to 
make them clear : neither was it especially necessary, as the work was 
not for general circulation, and any faults of composition will be over* 
looked by those for whom it was written. I am indebted to Sergeant 
Major, Hany Brewer, for many favors and facts, and to him my thanks 
are due for what he has done, as without his aid this work would not be 
as complete as it is, though far from perfect now. The sketch of the 
lives of the officers is, of course impei-fect, but will be a remembrance of 
their deeds. The pen pictures are mine, and are written of them as 
though dead, that I might not be deemed guilty of detraction or flattery. 
It is hard to draw a line of demarkatiou in all cases like these, and every 
man in the Regiment that has faithfully discharged his dutj^, is entitled 
to all the honor attached to patriotic sacrifice, and the only reason for 
giving an especial biography of the officers, is from their positions in the 
Regiment they and their characters are more generally known, not that 
they are men of more intelligence and bravery, which is not the case. 



Many of you, comrades, have families, and in future years when yonr 
children are grown up, if you are called away, this little record of events 
will be a legacy that they will highly jarize, as a record of a father's sac- 
rifices in the cause of human liberty. You will be separated as you are 
discharged from the service, and I have endeavored to give you such a 
record of yonr labors, struggles, disappointments and triumphs in the 
army, that when, in after years you meet a comrade, you will have some- 
thing to refer to, that will bring fresh to your memories the days of yore 
when you went forth together to "do or die * ' for your country ; 
Then in memory, backward you'll glide, 

Forgetting the present; restore 
Your comrades in rank by your side. 
And dream you are soldiers once more. 

There are some transactions and some persons that some may think de- 
serve censure, but they should remember that what I might censure they 
would not, and vice versa, and this being something to aid the memory, 
it is of the good, as the bad does- not need a memento, and should be 

forgotten, 

D. R L> 



CHAPTER I. 

Prom South Bend to Louisville, 

A call by the President of the United States for troops 
was issued August 4-, 1862. Colonel Thomas S. Stanfield, 
of South Bend, was appointed by Governor Morton to recruit 
and organize the 91>th Indiana Volunteers at Camp Rose, 
near that place. During the month of August seven com- 
panies from various counties were recruited and reported at 
the camp, six of which were filled to the minimum number. 
The organization of the companies was attended with the 
incidents and difficulties that always surround tho organiza- 
tion of citizen soldiery. The examination and reception of 
recruits is the private history of each one and belongs not to 
the reader. Dr. W. W. Butterworth was appointed Assistant 
Surgeon, J. M. Berkey Adjutant, and James L. Cathcart 
Regimental Quartermaster. The exercise of drilling was 
under the supervision of Major H. J. Blowney, and the 
usual amount of awkward " style " and mistakes of begin- 
ners in the military classics was prevalent, as the officer for 
the first time marched around camp in full uniform, and gazed 
complacently at the strap that glittered on his shoulder, while 
the Sergeant and Corporal conspicuously exposed their 
chevrons, and the private soldier sported the fantastic feather 
that gaily decked his hat, to the crowd of citizens that daily 
visited the camp. Camp Rose was a delightful place, being 
the fair ground of the St. Joseph County Fair, in which 
comfortable barracks were erected and every convenience 
the soldier desired. Many times since, while on a weary 
march, has the remark been made, " if we only get to a 
camp, as good and pleasant as Camp Rose, we will be satis- 
fied." But alas, this was a " consumation devoutly to be 
wished " but not enjoyed. Remaining there until Septem- 
ber we were transported to Indianapolis, and went into camp 
at Camp Joe Reynolds (named in honor of the gallant Gen- 



b HISTORY OF THE 

eral of that name), where we found the barracks already 
crowded, and were under the necessity of constructing addi- 
tional ones. In our transit to that place we were under the 
necessity of performing what seemed to us at the time a 
serious thing — spend the whole night in commotion without 
closing our eyes in sleep. Through some misunderstanding, 
we were detained for want of transportation at the crossing 
of the Michigan Southern and Northeini Indiana and Louis- 
ville, New Albany and Chicago Railroads all day, and did 
not leave there until dark, and then in "hog cars," which 
were deluged with water at Medaryville by the rascality of 
some person in pulling the rope at the water tank, letting 
the huge stream into each car as it passed, making it ex- 
tremely disagreeable. x\fter our arrival at Indianapolis 
three companies, which had. been recruited in the Sixth 
District, were assigned from the 96th Regiment, thus making 
the 99th complete. We remained at Camp Joe Reynolds 
until the middle of October, busily engaged in drilling, 
learning the "manual of arms," and the various exercises 
necessary to make soldiers effective in the field, without which 
discipline they would be unable to grapple successfully with 
the enemy, no matter Avhat might be their patriotic devotion 
to the glorious cause of our country, which is one of the 
noble characteristics of the men composing the regiment. 
The camp was under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel 
O'Neal, Avhile we were commanded by Captain Sawyer, of 
Company A, he being the ranking officer of the regiment. 
While there we were mustered into the United States service, 
the respective dates with other facts being found in the 
appended rolls. We Avere armed with old muskets which 
were exchanged shortly after our arrival at Louisville for 
Enfield rifles. Alexander Fowler, Major of the 15th Indiana, 
was appointed Colonel; R. P. DeHart, Adjutant of the 46th 
Indiana, Lieutenant-Colonel ; Adjutant J. M. Berkey, Major, 
and R. W. Cummins, Adjutant. We were ordered to Louis- 
ville and started at midnight, October 18, under command of 
Major Berkey, where we arrived next day, and, reporting to 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 7 

General Boyle, were assigned to a brigade at Camp Jewett, 
near the city, under the command of Colonel 0. H. Moore, 
25th Michigan Infantry. Two companies not yet mustered 
(I and K) were left behind, one of which (I) joined us in a 
few days, while the other (K) remained as a guard at Camp 
Morton until the following May, when they joined us at 
Moscow, Tennessee. We were joined by Colonel Fowler, 
who took command of the Regiment. L. D. Robinson, First 
Sergeant Company Gr, was appointed Assistant Surgeon ; 
Lieutenant Daniel R. Lucas, Company C, Chaplain ; L. D. 
McGlashon, Sergeant-Major; W. N. Severance, Quarter- 
master Sergeant ; Alva B. Parks, Commissary Sergeant, and 
W . H. H. Spaulding, principal musician, thus completin,g the 
organization of the regiment, which by this time was getting 
well prepared for active service. Transportation was drawn ; 
mules trained and drivers detailed ; Hospital Corps organ- 
ized under M. I. Whitman, Hospital Steward; Color Guard 
detailed; camp equipage arranged and everything set in 
order for a long campaign, which we learned we were about 
entering upon, but of which at the time we had little concep- 
tion. (While here the measles were prevalent in the hospital, 
and quite a number of men died.) The celebrated " castor 
oil " expedition was the theme of comment at this time, and 
we were anxious to take part in it, in which desire we were 
gratified. 



CHAPTER 11. 

From Louisville to LaGrange. 

On the 8th of November, after due preparation, we left 
Louisville on the transports " Mary Miller " and Ollie 
Sullivan," and after considerable difficulty, the Ohio River 
being very low, we reached Cairo on the 13th, where we were 
joined by Lieutenant-Colonel DeHart and Adjutant Cum- 
mins. We glided down the '' Father of Waters " and soon 
came in sight of the bleak bluffs on which the fortifications 



8 HISTORY OF THE 

of Columbus are built. Here we reshipped on a large boat, 
the J. B. Ford, and running a few miles anchored until 
morning. Just after daylight we passed Island No. 10, and 
soon after New Madrid, which have figured so conspicuously 
in this war. From there to Fort Pillow nothing is to be seen 
but the barren, low, sandy shores of the Mississippi, whose 
waters are dark and muddy, though when filtered they make 
a very good beverage. We landed at Fort Pillow and 
remained there over night, where with lanterns we made an 
examination of the fortifications, defenses, magazines, &c., 
which were quite novel to us Hoosier plow-boys, who were 
as yet unacquainted with the minutiae of attack and defense, 
but which we were destined to learn on many a field. At 
daylight we were on our way to Memphis, where we arrived 
at 3 o'clock P. M., and landed and marched through the city 
to .1 pleasant camp one mile east of Fort Pickering. We 
found quite an army gathered, and still gathering here pre- 
paratory to a campaign in Mississippi for the purpose of 
opening that river. We were assigned to a permanent 
brigade, composed of thn 70th and 53d Ohio, 97th and 99t]i 
Indiana and Captain Bouton's Illinois Battery, commanded 
by Colonel J. R. Cockerill, of the 70th Ohio. General 
Denver commanded the 1st Division, 15th Army Corps, to 
which we were assigned as the 3d Brigade. We remained in 
camp at Memphis until November 26, making preparations 
for marching, much of which as yet we had not been required 
to do. The measles still continued and many of our men 
were sick, some of whom died, and we were compelled to 
leave many behind as they were unable to march. Wc had 
considerable rain which made it much worse for the men not 
yet inured to hardship. The enemy was strongly entrenched 
on the Tallehatchie River, and General Grant was in their 
front on the north, and General W. T. Sherman commanding 
our corps was ordered to move on the flank, so as to corapel 
them to evacuate the position. We accordingly left Memphis 
November 26, in a south-easterly direction, going eight miles 
from the city. As this account is for the use of those who 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY, V 

were with the regiment, I shall make all the details of 
marches by dates for their benefit as references. 

November 27. — Marched fifteen miles to a stream called 
Oold Water. 

November 28, — Started early in the morning and about 
noon formed line of battle, the enemy being reported in sight. 
Proving a false alarm, we marched on thirteen miles to the 
east branch of the Cold Water, where we remained one day 
to rest, after receiving orders to march two or three times 
and it being as many times countermanded. 

November 30. — Marched to Chulahoma where we remained 
one day, having in the meantime a very hard wind and rain 
storm, Avhich did us some damage in blowing down tents, &c. 
A scouting party went to the Tallehatchie on a reconnois- 
ance, who returned and reported the enemy gone without 
waiting for an attack. 

December 2. — Marched to Wyatt, on the river, where we 
remained three days busily engaged in building a bridge. - 
The continuous rain added much to our hardships here, and 
our trains being behind we were compelled to spend the night, 
for the first time in our campaign experience, in a heavy rain 
with no covering save such as we were able to construct from 
the boughs of the trees. My only reason for mentioning 
these facts is, that, at that time, they were to us peculiar 
trials and hardships that they were not after we were 
"seasoned,*' as the old maxim is. 

December 5, — Crossed the river early and marched to 
College Hill, twelve miles, where we found a good camp and 
remained several days. On the 7th we were reviewed by 
General Grant, and saw for the first time the man whose 
fame has since become world-wide. On the 9th General 
Sherman delivered a short address to each regiment, 
as he bade us farewell to return to Memphis to enter upon 
his unsuccessful Chickasaw campaign. An interesting meet- 
ing was held here, by the several chaplains in the Division, 
in a church near camp. After the departure of General 
Sherman we were assigned to the 17th Corps, Major-General 
McPherson commanding. 



10 HISTORY OP THE 

December 11. — Marched south twelve miles to Clear 
Creek. 

December 12. — Marched to Yacuapatafa Creek, fifteen 
miles, where we remained eight days. A day or two after 
our arrival Holly Springs was captured by General Van 
Dorn, aided by the carelessness and incompetency of the 
ofiicer in command of the post. This or some other reason 
necessitated the abandonment of the campaign farther south 
in that region, it being almost midwinter. Here we experi- 
enced another of the many hardships of war, being for the 
first time on short rations, and those who were addicted to 
the use of the "weed" were compelled to go some time 
without the narcotic. 

December 22. — Marched northward on the same road we 
had gone down, and camped between Clear Creek and College 
Hill. As we had held the advance, we were compelled to 
bring up the rear in the march back. Many of our men were 
sick, ^which encumbered our transportation, but all were 
brought along safely. 

December 23. — Marched through College Hill and Abbe- 
ville, crossed the Tallehatchie River and camped where we 
remained four days, spending in the meantime Christmas, not 
in the old-fashioned way, but modernized as it has been in 
the army by eating " hard tack" with a little speech-making. 

December 28. — Marched at 3 P. M. to Lupton's Mills, 
six miles. 

December 29. — Marched to Holly Springs, where we 
remained several days waiting for the troops in advance to 
get out of the way. The weather still continued cold and 
rainy. Captain Reid, Company G, died January 1, and 
Lieutenant Hamlin, Company D, resigned. Many of our 
men left sick at Memphis joined us at this point, and we 
received a large mail from home, which excited a peculiar 
pleasure in the hearts of all, which can be appreciated by only 
those Avho have been severed from all communication with 
the outer world for some leiigth of time, harassed as we 
were all the time witli the flying rumors of camp, which, to 
many of us at that period, were looked upon as true. Some 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 11 

of the regiment believed that peace was declared and that 
we were marching back to Memphis to embark for home, as 
it was told by one and another with the utmost gravity, such 
is the avidity with which the mind will grasp anything 
sensational in the absence of anything reliable. Colonel 
Fowler being detailed on court-martial, Lieutenant-Colonel 
DeHart was in command while there. Holly Springs was a 
fine place before the war, but it is almost wholly destroyed. 

January 6, 1863. — Marched east to Salem, fifteen miles. 

January 7. — Marched eleven miles north to Davis' Mills, 
where we remained one day. 

January 9. — Marched to LaGrange and were assigned to 
guard the Memphis and Charleston Railroad between La 
Grange and Moscow, where we remained until April 4. On 
our arrival at LaGrange we were transferred to the 16th 
Army Corps, Major-General Hurlbut commanding. The 
three right companies, A, F and D, were stationed two and 
a half miles west of LaGrange, where they built a fort, and, 
being under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel DeHart, it 
was called "Fort DeHart." Companies I, C, H and E were 
stationed three miles further west, where a stockade fort was 
built, being the headquarters of the regiment under command 
of Colonel Fowler. It was called "Fort Fowler." Companies 
G and B were stationed for a short time two miles further 
west and one and a half miles from Moscow, but they were 
soon moved to headquarters, as was also Company D, making 
seven companies at Fort Fowler and two companies at Fort 
DeHart. Here we remained doing very hard guard duty and 
engaging in various raids and foraging expeditions during the 
winter. Guerrillas were very troublesome and often we were 
called out at night, expecting an attack from the various 
bands that infested that region at that time. This was also 
the trial time of the regiment, the furnace in which we were 
to be tried, ere we were prepared to battle successfully in 
the cause of our country. Those were truly the " dark days " 
of the regiment, as well as it was of our country, and the 
scenes are familiar to the memory of every one who passed 



12 HISTORY OF THE 

tJirough tliem. Dr. Butterwortli liaTing been promoted to 
Surgeon, and Dr. I. S. Russell, private Company G, ap- 
pointed Assistant Surgeon, they established a hospital near 
camp, in which were placed many of our sick men, of whom 
we had a large number, and they did all in their power to 
prevent the ravages of disease, yet near fifty of our men, 
some of them our best, died. Some of them were transferred 
to the General Hospital at LaGrange, but from the ravages 
of that dreadful disease, typhoid fever, many of them perished. 
The names and dates will be found in the appended rolls. 
Two of our bravest and best officers — Captain Sawyer, Com- 
pany A, and Lieutenant Parsons, Company H — were among 
the number. Letters were also received by some of the men 
from their traitor friends at home, advising them to desert, 
and I am sorry to say that some of them yielded, and I am 
compelled, as a faithful recorder of the events in the history 
of the regiment, to write the word "deserted" opposite their 
names. We had very changeable weather during the winter, 
the hardest snow occurring January 16, covering the ground 
to the depth of four inches. On the 18th Mr. Shultz, who 
had been appointed Sutler for our regiment, joined us, bring- 
ing with him a baker, when an oven was constructed and we 
were soon supplied with good, wholesome bread, which, with 
a few " nick nacks" that we were enabled to get from the 
Sutler, was quite an addition to our bill of fare. On the 
21st, headquarters was moved into a large council tent, and 
the men having their bunks and fireplaces built, all was as 
comfortable as it could well be under the circumstances. On 
the 29th a frightful railroad accident took place near camp, 
by which four men were killed and three badly wounded. 
They belonged to Captain Coggswcll's Battery. There were 
many incidents transpired there which I cannot mention, 
however interesting they might be, for want of time and space. 
There was one that transpired at this time that was the subject 
of much remark, on account of the uncertainty attending it. 
A scouting party of four started to go some fifteen miles from 
camp, where it was reported that a body of the enemy's 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY, IB 

cavalry was encamped. They received orders to avoid being 
observed and to shun all houses, keeping under cover of the 
woods as much as possible. After dark, when about eight 
miles from camp. Corporal Warner, one of the party, deter- 
mined, contrary to orders, to go into a house near by, which 
he did, the others remaining outside, some little distance from 
the house. They returned to camp about midnight, stating 
that about an hour after Warner entered the house a shot 
was fired and he ran out, pursued by about fifteen men with 
some dogs, which seized him and were biting him when they 
ran up, snapped their guns and finding it was useless to 
attempt to rescue him, came back to camp. Colonel Fowler 
being absent. Major Berkey took a party to look for him. 
They found the spot where he was supposed to be killed, but 
could not find the body or the person that did the deed, and 
were compelled to return to camp without learning his fate, 
after getting all the information possible. He was a daring 
and desperate fellow and a good scout, but his unhappy fate 
is not to a certainty known yet. 

On the 13tli of March Ave Avere paid for the first time since 
our muster into serAdce, and it was hailed with congratula- 
tions, as it enabled all to send money to their families. 

The citizens in the A'icinity of camp were quite friendly, 
though some of them were bitter rebels and some were quasi 
Unionists. One Dr. Green, who lived near, all will remem- 
ber for his diabolical act of killing a negro, while asleep, for 
haA^ing run off and then returning to see his family. Elder 
Bateman, of the Baptist Church, preached once at camp. 
Allen, Williams, Wilson, Mayo, CaraAvay, Loyd, Penn and 
DaA^is Avere the names of some of the citizens. They were 
with some exceptions friendly, but very anxious to keep their 
negroes, who, as a general thing, did not seem inclined to 
stay. Some of them took pleasure in caring for sick men at 
their houses, except one or two places. Not the least of our 
annoyances, while there, was the orders received to send 
guards to the houses of various persons who were believed to 
be guerrillas, who had imposed on the credulity of General 



14 HISTORY OP THE 

Denver, commanding division. Often we were compelled to 
guard the property of men whose wives would abuse the 
guard and sAvear everlasting hatred to the Yankees. On 
being presented with a plug of tobacco or a box of snuff, they 
sometimes modified their sentiments sufficiently to be quite 
respectable. 

CHAPTER III. 

Chalmers' Raid and Vicksbuig Campaign. 

April 4. — The companies were all brought together and 
moved to Moscow, Tennessee, and went into camp as a regi- 
ment again. Our brigade headquarters had been previously 
brought to that place. General Denver had resigned, and 
General W. S. Smith been assigned to command our division. 
We then engaged in battalion drill and attended " dress 
parade " regular, as it was quite a novelty to have it once 
more with a full regiment. 

General Chalmers, with a force of about 2,000 men, had 
been troublincr the different stations along the line of railroad 
all winter, and on the assumption of command General 
Smith determined, if possible, to capture him, or, failing in 
that, to drive him into the interior of Mississippi. Accord- 
ingly, on the 16th we were ordered to LaGrange to join a 
force that had been selected for the purpose of making a 
"raid." The 40th and 103d Illinois, 46th Ohio, 6th Iowa, 
Coggswell Battery and the 99th constituted the infantry 
force. On the morning of the ITth we were placed on board 
the cars and ran up to Grand Junction, where we met Gen. 
Smith, who took command of the expedition in person. On 
going fifteen miles south on the railroad, we found the bridges 
washed away by the freshet, and were compelled to abandon 
the cars and send them back, which we did on the morning 
of the 18th, and marched through Holly Springs and camped 
seven miles south of that place. Our regiment Avas detailed 
on picket, which was no great loss, as it rained so hard that, 
being without shelter, we could not sleep. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 15 

April 19. — Marched down the Tallehatchie River eighteen 
miles to Wyatt, driving a small force before us all the way. 
Sergeant Crane, Company H, and four men of different 
companies taken prisoners. 

April 20. — Marched down the river twenty miles, destroy- 
ing the ferries to prevent the enemy from crossing, should 
we succeed in flanking them. Adjutant Cummins placed in 
arrest and court-martialed, as a result of which he was after- 
ward dismissed the service. 

April 21. — Marched at 2 A. M., passing Senatobia at noon 
and making a distance of twenty-five miles, and camped at 
Cold Water. We captured quite a number of prisoners and 
a fine lot of horses and mules. General Chalmers being 
mounted with his force had been enabled to evade us and 
retreated in haste across the river to save his command from 
capture, so we were compelled to satisfy ourselves with what 
stragglers we could pick up. 

April 22.— Passed Cold Water Station at 9 A. M., Buck- 
snort at 1 P. M., crossed Pigeon Roost Creek and camped 
for the night. Distance, twenty-one miles. 

April 23. — We marched twenty-five miles to Colliersville, 
on the railroad, and the next day marched to camp at 
Moscow, not having met any force that would fight us and 
having, as the result of our raid, about fifty prisoners and 
400 horses and mules, and a company of negroes who were 
just beginning to be organized into soldiers. Adjutant- 
General Thomas visited us while there, and by his address 
removed much prejudice from the minds of many in regard 
to that subject. We remained at Moscow during the month 
of May, at which time we were joined by Company K from 
Indianapolis. 

On the 20th of May it was reported that a force of 3,000 
of the enemy was near camp, and Colonel Cockerill selected 
300 men (100 from our regiment) to make a reconnoissance, 
but there was not enough to fight that number, and what 
there was retreated ere they reached the point they were 
reported to be. 



16 HISTORY OF THE 

The opportunity presenting itself, I held a meeting here 
of a number of days, which resulted in fourteen soldiers 
being baptized and becoming Christians. 

General Grant was at this time besieging Vicksburg, and 
Ave were anxious to be there, but were required to remain at 
Moscow until June 6, when we heard with pleasure that we 
were relieved from guard duty and Avould be permitted to 
engage in active campaigning. 

June 6. — The division was brought together and marched 
into Memphis, where we spent the 8th in getting aboard with 
our baggage the transport "Emerald." 

June 9. — The division being on transports, we left at 1 P. 
M., and, making a speedy trip, we landed on the forenoon of 
the 11th at Snyder's Bluff, having passed all the principal 
places on the Mississippi without stopping. Lemuel Newell, 
Company F, fell overboard at Helena and was drowned. On 
our arrival at Snyder's Bluff, we commenced fortifying it 
and Haines' Bluff, which is a continuation of the same bluff. 
General C. C. Washburn was in command at the time of the 
detachment of the 16th Corps at that point. The siege at 
Vicksburg Avas progressing favorably, and the only duty we 
had was to Avatch the force that General Johnston was 
gathering for an attempt to release the force in the doomed 
city. 

Haines' Bluff is a rano;e alonw the Yazoo River nine miles 
north-east of Vicksburg. There are deep gorges in the bluff 
that make it very broken. A person walking along a ridge 
would think that he could easily go across to another, but 
approach the undergrowth at the edge and amid that you 
will find a deep, narrow gorge extending doAvn 200 feet, 
which you must climb doAvn and up ere you reach it. 

General Sherman Avas gathering a force at Oak Ridge, on 
Black River, at the time, and on the 23d Ave Avere moved out 
to that point, leaving our camp and garrison equipage behind 
at the bluff. We Avere then attached temporarily to the 9th 
Corps, Major-General Parke commanding. We occupied the 
ridge fronting the river until the surrender of the city, July 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 17 

4. Wc had been in hearing of the cannon for a month, and 
day after day it had been one continual roar until the after- 
noon of the 3d, when it suddenly became quiet, which at- 
tracted our attention, and oJBBcers and men gathered in squads 
and conversed in regard to the matter, as to what it could 
mean. Has the city surrendered ? No one could tell, and 
we were compelled to retire at night without any knowledge 
of the cause. We were awakened the next morning by the 
loud booming of cannon in the direction of the city, and all 
our hopes of a glorious "Fourth of July" vanished; but 
suddenly it ceased again, and some one ha,d counted the shots, 
and said there were thirty-four. What did it mean ? But 
we had not long to wait, for an order soon came from Gen. 
Sherman announcing the surrender, and it was greeted with 
wild delight by all. It was accompanied by an order to 
move immediately forward to Jackson, in pursuit of the 
forces that had been menacing us during the siege, and 
started at 4 P. M. and moved down to within one and a half 
miles of the river, and the next day moved to the bluffs in 
sight of the river, and, under cover of night, with Company 
B in advance as skirmishers, moved down to the river bank, 
and at daybreak on the morning of the 6th .Company B and 
the enemy commenced skirmishing, and the whole regiment 
for the first time was brought under fire. No one was hurt, 
however, but there were several narrow escapes. David 
Furgeson, Company A, had a very fine hole made in his hat 
by a bullet, when he placed it under his arm, remarking that 
" if they couldn't treat it better than that he would hide it." 
During the day and night the army succeeded in crossing, 
and the next day moved on toward Jackson. I am without 
definite data sufficient to give a detailed account of the 
march to Jackson and return, as I was ordered to Indian- 
apolis the day of the surrender, to take home the money of 
the regiment, and was consequently not present. The 
marches were made a distance of twenty-five miles some 
days, under the burning heat of a July sun. The regiment 
was under fire four days at Jackson, where there was a con- 



18 HISTORY OF THE 

tinual skirmish. We were held in reserve most of the time^ 
which was a compliment to the regiment, as the brigade 
commander had orders to hokl his largest and best regiment 
in reserve and ours was selected. Our loss was slight — one 
killed (Francis C. McGraw, of Company I,) and several 
wounded. After the retreat of General Johnston, our forces 
returned to Black River and went into camp eighteen miles 
east of Vicksburg. A large camp was formed and called 
" Camp Sherman," in honor of the gallant commander of the 
15th Corps, to which we were again transferred and with 
which we were ever after identified. 

General Smith Avas relieved and General Hugh Ewing 
assigned to the command of our division. All of our officers 
and men had borne themselves with conspicuous bravery, 
with a few exceptions during the last hard campaign, and on 
our return to camp Colonel Fowler with many others were 
granted leave to make a visit home. In his absence Colonel 
DeHart commanded the regiment, and on his return Colonel 
DeHart went home and recruited the 128th Indiana, of 
which he took command. There was considerable changp 
among our officers during the two months we remained at this 
point. Captain Ash had resigned at Moscow, Captain Carr 
at Fort Fowler and Captain Brewer, Lieutenants Clifton and 
Craft and Assistant Surgeon Robinson resigned at Camp 
Sherman. The health of our regiment during our stay there 
was remarkably good for the climate, a very few dying of 
disease whose names, together with those of quite a number 
who were transferred to the Invalid Corps, will be found in 
the rolls. Reviews, division, brigade and battalion drill were 
the principal occupation during our rest, General Corse com- 
manding the division in the absence of General Ewing ; Col. 
Fowler the brigade, and Major Berkey our regiment. On 
the 5th of September we were reviewed by General Sherman. 
On the 27th a party under charge of H. H. Haskins, AVagon- 
master, were on a foraging expedition and were captured by 
guerrillas. Two of the men managed to escape, but the 
others, with two teams, were compelled to take a trip through 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 19 

"Dixie." But the incidents of this period are too numerous 
for me to attempt to detail them. 

September 27. — The regiment prepared to march and 
started with alacrity, glad that the opportunity presented 
itself of doing something to dispel the dull monotony of 
camp. Our brigade made a tour of observation in the interior 
of Mississippi, going to Brownsville, but meeting no force of 
any consequence they returned to Vicksburg, arriving on the 
30th, where we remained three days waiting for transports. 
Sergeant-Major McGlashon promoted to Adjutant and Harry 
Brewer, Company A, Sergeant-Major. 

October 3. — Shipped on board the transport Glasgow and 
after a tedious trip of five days landed at Memphis and went 
into camp, just four months from the day we left there. 
During the time much had been accomplished by the army of 
which we were a part. Vicksburg and Port Hudson had 
been surrendered with their garrisons, Price had been defeated 
at Helena, General Johnston driven into the interior and his 
forces scattered, the Mississippi River opened to navigation, 
and it seemed our work was pretty nearly done, but a cry 
was heard from an almost beleaguered garrison at Chatta- 
nooga, and although 300 miles away the indomitable 15th 
Corps was ready to go, and received the order with cheerful- 
ness, although hardship and fatigue was to be the attendant 
of the march. 

CHAPTER VI. 

From Memphis to Bridgeport, 

October 11. — Left Memphis and making a tour southward 
and then northward by way of Corinth arrived at luka, 
Mississippi, the 19tli, having remained one day at Corinth. 
Quite a serious fight took place just as our brigade reached 
Colliersville, but the enemy was defeated before they reached 
the field. Some of our baggage and all our convalescent 
men were transferred to luka by railroad. A\ e camped first 
on the north side of the town, but on the 22d we moved to 



20 HISTORY OF THE 

the eastern side. Colonel Fowler and Lieutenant Macky 
were arrested and court-martialed at this place for not pre- 
venting the destruction of the goods of some extortionate 
sutlers. Although beyond their power to prevent and both 
sick at the time, through some instrumentality, I know not 
what, Colonel Fowler was suspended from command one 
month and Lieutenant Macky dismissed the service. 

We remained here until the 27th. In the meantime the 
divisions in our front were endeavoring to drive back the 
forces of Generals Forrest and Lee, that were determined if 
possible to prevent the onward movement toward Chatta- 
nooga by the south side of the river. They had with 
diffiulty been pushed back as far as Tuscumbia when General 
Sherman commenced one of those movements that have since 
rendered his name so famous. He pushed the enemy far 
enough to convince him that he intended to move south of 
the river, when, by a rapid change, he transferred his troops 
to the north side of the Tennessee and marched to Chatta- 
nooga unmolested. In carrying out this movement our 
division, which had been the reserve, became the advance, 
and on the 27th we marched to Eastport on the river, eight 
miles from luka, and spent all the afternoon and night cross- 
ing the river on gunboats. The men having got over a little 
after dark, we marched on three miles to Waterloo, Alabama, 
and bivouaced for the night, and, without supper, most of us 
were compelled to set up all night by the fire, as it was very 
cold and our baggage was behind with the train. Especially 
was this the case with the "Field and Stafi"." 

October 28. — The night passed away and daylight came 
and with it the train, when we received a supply. Started 
at 12 o'clock and passing through a valley with high and 
picturesque hills on either side, camped at Gravel Springs, 
having marched ten miles. 

October 29. — Starting early and passing through Cypress 
Mills we camped at Florence, Alabama, where we remained 
three days and commenced fortyfying to deceive the enemy, 
who were on the opposite side of the river and would proba- 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 21 

hlj push our small force if not led to believe we were pre- 
paring to attack them. At Cypress Mills the ladies came 
out to welcome us and bid us God speed on our journey, 
which was so novel a proceeding that it was noted as quite 
an era in our marching and changed our thoughts from the 
stern aspects of war to those of peace and home. The 
abrupt ledges of rocks rising from the bank of the stream, 
hundreds of feet covered with moss and ivy, evergreens of all 
descriptions growing in the niches of the rocks, makes, with 
the ruins of the factories, a scene of sublimity, hightened by 
the grand old hills rising all around, to one of magnificent 
grandeur. Here and there a stream of pure water goes 
dashing recklessly over the rocks, and the bevy of ladies 
sitting and standing on its banks added to the romantic and 
caused us all unconsciously to turn our thoughts northward, 
where the fair daughters of Indiana were praying for our 
safe return. 

November 2. — Marched fourteen miles, crossing Shoal 
River at noon and camping at Center Star. 

November 3. — Marched fifteen miles, crossed Blue River 
at 8 A. M., passing Rogersville at 2 P. M. and camping on 
Eel River. 

November 4. — Marched twenty-three miles, crossing Eel 
River at 10 A. M., passing Gilbertsboro and Bethel and 
camped at Prospect, Tennessee. 

November 5. — Started at 8 A. M., crossed Elk River at 
1 P. M., by wading and swimming, and camped on the bank. 

November 6. — Started at noon and marched eight miles, 
the roads very bad. Some wagons overturned, but no dam- 
age done. 

November 7. — Marched thirteen miles, camping'at 4 P. M. 

November 8. — Started at 7 A. M., passing Fayetteville at 
10 A. M. and camped two miles east of the place, where we 
remained one day to wash our clothes and "brush up." 

November 10. — Started at sunrise, marched twenty miles 
-and camped at Salem at sundown. 

November 11. — Marched twelve miles, passing Winchester 



22 HISTOKY OF THE 

and camped at Declierd at 1 P. M., striking a line of com- 
munication just one month from time of leaving Memphis, 

November 12. — Marched to Cowan, at the foot of the 
mountains, where the railroad passes through a tunnel, com- 
menced ascending their rugged sides at 3 P. M. and hivouaced 
at 9 P. M. on the top. 

November 13. — Succeeded by 2 P. M. in getting into the 
valley. This was our first experience in soldering among 
the mountains, and, the roads being very bad, we had a rough 
time struggling amid the rocks on every hand, and many a 
vehicle was left to decay where it had rolled down the moun- 
tain side. Surgeon Butterworth lost his mess chest, it being 
" turned over " without his getting a receipt. 

November 14. — Marched ten miles down the valley, pass- 
ing Anderson at 9 A. M. and camped on Dry Creek. 

November 15. — Marched fourteen miles, passing Steven- 
son at 9 A. M. and camped at Bridgeport, where we remained 
one day to turn over surplus baggage. 

I will close this chapter with an extract from a letter 
written by me from Whiteside, Raccoon Mountains, Nov. 21 : 

I write you again, but from a diiferent part of the country 
and surrounded by a different scenery from that of my last. 
When I wrote you last we were lying quietly in camp at 
luka, Miss. We spent a few days there very pleasantly and 
profitably until October 27, when we took up our line of 
march, since which time we have marched over 200 miles, 
crossing the Tennessee River first at Eastport and passing 
successively through the following places : Florence, Ala., 
Bethel, Fayetteville, Winchester, Decherd, Cowan, Anderson, 
Tenn., Stevenson, Ala., and re-crogsed the Tennessee River 
at Bridgeport, and are now lying midway between the latter 
place and Chattanooga and are under orders to move at a 
moments notice. 

The march was a varied and peculiar one, replete with 
interest and incident, intermingled with hardships and fatigue 
in the highest degree. Being cut off" from communication 
with the outer world, a loss which would liave been deeply 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 23 

felt, had Ave been confined in camp, was more than neutralized 
by the various scenes of adventure through which we were 
passing. The sun would shine out clear and warm one day, 
and we would have a day of that sad yet delightful weather 
called ^'■Indian Summer." The mingling of the sun's rays 
with the smoky atmosphere, as they both settled to the earth 
in some wide extended valley, instead of giving a saddening 
tui'n to the feelings of the soldier, only tend to invigorate 
him, as he knows thereby he will be enabled to do more for 
his country. The next day no gladdening ray of the sun is 
seen, but instead, the sky is overshadowed with clouds and 
the rain is falling. Nature wears a dismal look, but her 
frowns are vain to drown the exuberant feelings and emotions 
of our patriotic countrymen. While it is raining we arrive 
at the banks of a deeply swollen stream. The order is given, 
there is no bridge or boat, yet there is no hesitation, in they 
plunge and soon stand dripping and wet on the opposite bank, 
careful of one thing only, and that is to keep their trusty 
rifles and "powder dry." Cheer follows cheer, as they gain 
the bank, that they are over, or as some unlucky one falls 
and is immersed beneath the turbulent water. Then the 
crossing of the train commences, and with the shouting of 
the drivers, the commands of the officers, the rushing of the 
water, might make one believe it was a picture at which he 
was looking, were it not for the fact that the rain is still 
beating with fury upon one's already saturated clothes, which 
gives him to understand there is something unjjleasantli/ real 
about it. You turn and look at what was a beautiful grass-plat 
on the side where you are standing, and it is now covered with 
the habitations of men, before whom bright blazing fires are 
burning, and, as the clouds lift themselves nearer the sun, 
after their deluge of the earth, and are scattered by his 
genial rays, and the wind has carried them away, and the 
soldier dry, the crossing of Elk River is remembered as only 
an incident of the day. 



24 HISTORY OF THE 

CHAPTER V. 

Chattanooga and Knoxville Campaign. 

November 17. — Leaving transportation, convalescents, &c.y 
behind, we started to make a feint on the right of Lookout 
Mountain, going out as far as Trenton, Georgia, where a 
slight skirmish occurred with some cavalry. Here we re- 
mained until the 22d, when we returned, passed up Lookout 
Valley, crossed the Tennessee at Brownsville and moved up 
the north bank opposite Chattanooga into the Sequatchie 
Valley, where we lay down, stripped and prepared for the 
fight. The enemy held Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain, 
from which General Grant wished to dislodge them. Gen. 
Hooker commanded the right. General Thomas the center 
and General Sherman the left. 

November 23. — General Thomas made a reconnoissance in 
his front, driving the enemy to the foot of the ridge, while 
we lay quietly in the valley above out of sight, and, as after 
events showed, convinced the enemy that we had moved to 
the relief of General Burnside, besieged by General Long- 
street at Knoxville. 

November 24. — Pontoons were floated down the river from 
the mouth of the Chickamauga Creek and our corps com- 
menced crossing the river three miles aboye Chattanooga at 
midnight. Our regiment crossed at daylight, and by 11 
o'clock A. M. a pontoon bridge was laid and our entire coi^s 
across. We then moved forward and took possession of a 
hill (with a slight skirmish) that was separated from the ridge 
by a deep ravine. Our brigade being on the right flank we 
halted and formed our line on the brow of the hill facing the 
enemy, where we built strong fortifications. During the day 
and night we had a fine view of the fight going on between 
General Hooker's forces and those of the enemy on Lookout 
Mountain, where he was fighting "above the clouds." 

November 25. — The fight commenced at 8 A. M. and raged 
all day. Our brigade being ordered to hold the hill and 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 25 

support the batteries planted on it. Our regiment was not 
engaged, with the exception of fifty men on the skirmish 
line, under command of Lieutenant Myers, Company I, who 
were commended for their bravery. Sergeant Williams 
Company H, and private Whortle, Company B, were wounded 
and died. Sylvester King, Company C, Regimental Black- 
smith, wounded but recovered. We were exposed to a fire 
of shell all day, but no damage was done. At various times 
during the day the regiment was ordered to " fall in," and 
as Colonel Fowler mounted his horse every man was in his 
place and ready. Drs. Butterworth and Eussell were busy 
all day attending to the wounded. 

The following is a general account of the battle, written 
that evening : 

November 25 — 7 P. M. — We are completely victorious. 
The enemy is totally routed and driven from every position: 
Our loss is small. The enemy's loss is heavy in prisoners. 
Finding Hooker so successful in his movements affainst 

^-' to 

Lookout Mountain, the enemy evacuated that position during 
the night. Hooker took possession early this morning and 
moved south and got on Missionary Ridge, somewhere near 
the battle-field of Chickamauga. He is expected to inter- 
cept the flying enemy. 

General Hooker is said to have captured not less than 
2,000 prisoners in his magnificent assault of Lookout 
Mountain. 

General Sherman being all prepared began the assault at 
8 A. M. upon the strong position of the enemy at the north 
end of Missionary Ridge. He had the day before taken a 
hill near the position of the enemy, but commanded by their 
artillery. He had to descend into a valley, and then make 
another ascent to the position of the enemy. 

Two unsuccessful assaults were made by Sherman, but 
with the co-operation of the center he ultimately gained the 
position and completed the victory. 

The first storming party were repulsed with quite heavy 
loss after an attack persisted in for an hour, but 



26 HISTORY OF THE 

being reinforced they were enabled to hold a part of the hill. 

In the attaek General Corse was wounded seriously in the 
leg by a shell. 

• A second assault was made at 1:30 P. M., in which Mathias 
and Loomis' brigades were engaged. The force reached 
within twenty yards of the summit of the hill and works of 
the enemy, when they were flanked. In this assault General 
Mathias was wounded and Colonel Putnam, of the 93d Ohio, 
was killed. Their persistent efforts compelled the enemy to 
mass on his right in order to hold the position of so much 
importance to him. 

About 3 o'clock General Grant started two columns against 
the weakened center, and in an hour's desperate fighting 
succeeded in breaking the center and gaining possession of 
the ridge on which the enemy was posted. 

The main force was driven northward towards Sherman, 
who opened on them, and they were forced to break and 
seek safety in a disordered flight down the west slope of the 
ridge and across the Chickamauga. We have taken 5,000 
prisoners, and perhaps as many as 10,000. 

November 26. — The enemy retreated during the night, 
and at daylight we started in pursuit, but were compelled to 
march back to the mouth of the Chickamauga to cross that 
creek on our pontoon bridge, which we did, turning south- 
ward and pushed the enemy through and beyond Chicka- 
mauga Station, at which place they destroyed a large amount 
of provisions, it being their commissary depot. 

November 27. — Continued pursuit of the enemy, who were 
engaged in a hard fight with our advance at Ringgold Pass. 
We did not get into the engagement, although we picked up 
many prisoners and deserters on our way to Grayville, where 
we camped for the night. 

November 28. — Spent the day in destroying the factories 
at that point, the railroad and whatever would be of use to 
the enemy. Company D had charge of a lot of prisoners 
and was ordered to Chattanooga with them. We had now 
reached Chattanooga, the enemy had been defeated and we 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 27 

supposed our work was done after our hard marching, but 
General Longstreet was still besieging General Burnside 
at Knoxville, and the 15th Corps must go there; accord- 
ingly, on the morning of the 29th, taking up our line 
of march on the Knoxville and Dalton Railroad, we 
marched to Cleveland, a distance of thirty miles, without 
making a halt of over fifteen minutes, as the weather was 
very cold and it was necessary to keep moving. We spent 
a cold night without much covering, axid it was with difficulty 
Ave kept from freezing. 

November 30. — Destroyed railroad until 11 A. M., when 
we marched to Charleston, eleven miles distant. We were 
greeted by the people of that oppressed region with cheers 
of thanksgiving and joy. Many exhibitions of loyalty were 
very gratifying to us, and if we ever made a campaign in 
which there was pleasure, it was in that one, when we felt 
that we were bringing relief from oppression to such a 
people. 

December 1. — Drew one day's rations, the last on the trip, 
and marched eighteen miles to Athens, passing Calhoun and 
Riceville on the way. 

December 2. — Marched twenty miles to Philadelphia, 
passing Midway and Sweetwater. 

December 3. — Marched to Morgantown, on the Tennessee 
River, and found there was no way of crossing, as the enemy 
had destroyed all the barges and canoes. Finally a canoe 
was found and Company B ferried across and took possession 
of the town. The remainder of the army coming up, details 
were made that evening, and, although the river was 150 
yards wide, by 11 o'clock next day a bridge had been con- 
structed from the timber of the deserted houses and barns 
of the place and the army crossing, which was accomplished 
before the next morning. 

December 5. — We moved on fifteen miles to Marysville, 
where we learned that the siege had been abandoned, the 
enemy retreating up the valley. After remaining one day 
there, within twelve miles of Knoxville, we started on our 



28 HISTORY OF THE 

return to Chattanooga, camping at niglit at Morgantown 
again. 

December 8. — Marched, although there was a heavy rain, 
ten miles south-east to Tillco Creek. 

December 9. — Marched twelve miles to Madisonville. 

December 10. — Marched back to the old line of march 
and camped at Athens, having made a detour toward the 
mountains of North Carolina. We remained there three 
days without any rations, save Avhat we could forage, and 
that in a country just traveled over by a large army. Some 
of our men were sick, many were blanketless, shoeless and 
footsore and all "ragged," and it required a great deal of 
fortitude to prevent our becoming disheartened, but we did 
not, and when the time came to march we received the order 
gladly, because we felt there were crackers and letters from 
home awaiting us at our destination, with plenty of Quarter- 
masters and Paymasters waiting to clothe and pay us. 

December 14. — Marched fifteen miles to Calhoun. 

December 15. — Marched twenty-four miles to Cleveland. 

December 16. — A hard day's march, camping after dark 
in a grave-yard. It rained all night and we were under the 
disagreeable necessity of sitting up by the fire or lying down 
in the water. 

December 17. — Marched to Chattanooga, crossing the 
pontoon at the mouth of Chickamauga Creek, and camping 
at the foot of Mission Ridge, where we received a small 
allowance of rations which were as sweet to the taste as 
though they were the dainties upon the palace board. We 
learned that our transportation was at Bridgeport, and we 
were ordered there. The sick and barefoot men were sent 
on pontoons down the river, while the rest prepared to con- 
tinue the march, although weary and longing for rest. 

December 18. — Marched around the brow of Lookout 
Mountain and camped in Lookout Valley, where we spent a 
very cold night without any shelter. 

December 19. — Marched twenty-five miles through White- 
side and Shollmound and arrived at Bridgeport at 4 P. M., 



NINETY-NINTH INDIAITA INFANTRY. 29 

where we found our transportation, tents and Company D 
once more. All rejoiced, as about 100 men were shoeless 
and our clothes were "tattered and torn." We remained 
there four days, drawing clothing, &c., and were paid by 
Major Griffin. 

.December 24. — Marched to Stevenson, where we spent 
Christmas without any excitement, except a little shooting 
and shouting. 

December 26. — Marched to Scottsboro, where we went 
into quarters for the winter. The weather was so cold and 
the roads so bad that it was several days before our wagons 
arrived, so it was about New Year's day before we were fixed 
comfortable to live. 

I will close this chapter with an extract from my letter 
written January 1: 

After an arduous campaign of over three months duration, 
we find ourselves at this place building winter quarters, for 
one particular reason if for no other, and that is, the mud 
is so deep that we can not move with our transportation, and 
the weather is too cold to campaign effectively without tents 
and baggage. 

Scottsboro is a small town of 100 inhabitants, situated on 
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad twenty miles west of 
Stevenson and forty miles east of Huntsville, in the State 
of Alabama. I cannot say much in favor of the location. 
It is true the spurs of the Cumberland Mountains environ it 
upon the north, while to the west July Mountain raises its 
head in picturesque beauty, while her misty top sports with 
the rays of the setting sun, making a scene worthy of the 
painter's pencil ; yet it is equally true that to the south and 
east of the town is an almost impenetrable swamp, where 
terra firma is something not always found. Our entire 
division is at present located at this point, and part of it 
will winter here. General Logan has been assigned to the 
command of our corps and has his headquarters at this place 
at present. 

The New Year is just ushered in, and I can but briefly 



30 HISTORY OF THE 

review the past. One year ago we were at Holly Springs, 
Mississippi. Since that time we hare guarded railroads, 
scouted the country in that State and West Tennessee in 
chase of those unprincipled wretches styled "guerrillas." 
We lay in sound of the cannon at Vicksburg for weeks ; we 
lay four days at Jackson under a heavy shower of iron hail ; 
we have marched twenty-five miles a day under the burning 
heat of a July sun in that clime; we have traversed the State 
of Tennessee from Memphis to Knoxville ; we have climbed 
the rugged sides of the mountains ; we were at the grand 
struggle on Mission Ridge ; we have slept on battle-fields 
and in grave-yards, and we have not been engaged in a cam- 
paign that was not successful. Our comrades lie buried, 
scattered here and there over the Southern States — by the 
waters of the muddy Yazoo, on the desolate fields of Ten- 
nessee and Mississippi, while some have found a place in the 
bosom of the Father of Waters, with no farewell shot fired 
over their unknown tombs. Yet, amid it all, we have cheer- 
fully and earnestly performed every work assigned us, and 
have the satisfaction of knowing we have done our duty. 

CHAPTER VI. 

Atlanta Campaign Commenced. 

On our arrival at Scottsboro some changes were made in 
commanders. Gen. Blair, who had commanded the detach- 
ment of our corps during the East Tennessee campaign, was 
relieved and General John A. Logan assigned to the position. 
Brigadier-General Ewing was relieved and Brigadier-General 
Harrow assigned to command our division. We remained 
here quietly until the 11th of February, when we were 
ordered to Chattanooga to assist in a rcconnoissance being 
made by General Thomas, to find out if the enemy were in 
force near Dalton, Georgia, as they were reported to be. 
Started on the morning of the 11th, going to Stevenson, on 
the 12th to Bridgeport, on the 13th and 14th to Chatta- 
nooga, where we remained until the 23d, when we moved out 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 31 

toward Dalton, where we remained several days skirmishing 
with the enemy but without receiving any damage, when we 
returned to Cleveland and from there back to camp at Scotts- 
boro, arriving March 5. During this short campaign, in 
which we had marched about 240 miles, Captain Farrar was 
in Command of the regiment, Colonel Fowler remaining at 
Scottsboro. While at Cleveland Captain Gwin, Quarter- 
master S. Severance, Sergeants David Burnham, Company 
A, Henry Miller, B, Fred. Drawans, C, John Harvey, D, 
George Smith, E, Johnson Smith, G, David T. Everetts, H, 
A. Ream, I, H. 0. Morrell, K, were sent to Indiana on 
recruiting service. While we remained here there were many 
changes among the officers, some resigning and some being 
promoted. The health was much better than the winter 
before, and very few died. A change was made in brigades 
while there. Colonel J. R, Cockerill, 70th Ohio, resigned 
and went home, carrying with him the good wishes of almost 
his entire brigade. After the change was made our brigade 
was composed of the 15th Michigan, 70th Ohio, 90th and 
48th Illinois and 99th Indiana, commanded by Colonel Oliver, 
15th Michigan. Major Berkey promoted to Lieutenant- 
Colonel and Captain Homan to Brevet Major. Many of the 
officers' wives paid them a visit, and the winter passed off 
very pleasantly, much more so than the last, because we had 
learned what it was to "camp out," and were much better 
qualified to build habitations for comfort and protection from 
the rain-storms that are so prevalent during the winter 
months in Tennessee and Alabama. 

Major-General McPherson was assigned to command the 
"Army of the Tennessee," and General Sherman was mar- 
shaling his hosts for the grand Georgia campaign, which was 
destined to be the grand campain of the war, and we spent the 
month of April in perfecting ourselves in drill and discipline 
preparatory to the struggle. Gen. Sherman had returned 
from his raid in Mississippi and Alabama, and we learned that 
the reconnoissance we had made in February was to prevent 
the forces of the enemy at Dalton being sent against him. 



32 HISTORY OF THE 

April 30, 1864. — Received orders to march at half-past 
7 o'clock A. M. 

May 1. — Started at 10 A. M., on the road to Stevenson 
as rear guard, marching eight miles and camping in an oak 
grove. 

May 2. — Started at 6 o'clock A. M. and marched about 
eight miles, waiting for a bridge to be built. 

May 3. — Marched fourteen miles, passing throug Steven- 
son and Bridgeport and crossing the Tennessee. 

May 4. — Marched twelve miles, passing Shell Mound and 
going through the "Narrows." Roads dusty, weather warm 
and the scent of dead mules almost unbearable. 

May 5. — Marched at 7 A. M., passing Lookout Mountain 
and camping at Rossville, having marched eighteen miles. 
Not a man straggled. 

May 6. — Marched at 10 A. M., going ten miles over the 
Dry Valley Road and camping near Crawfish Springs. Roll 
call at every halt. 

May 7. — Marched at half-past 8 A. M. and passed Glass' 
Mill on the Chickamauga Creek and waited for the right 
wing of the army to pass us, and did not get into camp until 
2 A. M. The Recruiting Sergeants returned to the regiment. 

May 8. — Marched at a quarter to 12 A. M. and crossed 
Taylor's Ridge at Mattock's or Ship's Gap and camped at 
Yillanow. Distance nine miles. 

May 9. — Marched eight miles through a pass and camped 
in line of battle about 2 P. M., where we remained the next 
day. Heard heavy cannonading in front. Saw some wounded 
men of the 9th Illinois mounted infantry near our camp. 

May 11. — Marched about one mile and took up a position 
behind some breastworks on the front line, where we remained 
all night. Captain Gwin and Sergeant Burnham returned. 

May 12. — Moved again about a mile and sent out a com- 
pany as skirmishers, ^\c built some breastworks at night. 

May 13. — Marched at 7 o'clock and went about four miles 
and laid in line three hours skirmishing in front. We then 
moved forward another mile, sometimes in columns of divis- 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 38 

ions and sometimes in line, under fire of the enemy's guns, 
where we remained for the night. 

May 14. — Remained in the same position all day until 10 
P. M., when we moved to the right near General Osterhaus' 
headquarters. 

May 15. — While forming in line Sergeant Burnham was 
wounded in the shoulder. We were ordered to support a 
battery, which we did, our guns keeping up a continual fire, 
but could get no reply from the enemy. Company F on the 
skirmish line. Frank Trainer wounded in the shoulder. 
Heavy fighting took place on some parts of the line until 
night. 

May 16. — The night passed in comparative quiet, and 
when morning dawned not a rebel was to be seen. The 
enemy had made good his escape from Resaca and was in 
full retreat. We started in pursuit, and after moving a mile 
we halted for the 14th Corps to pass us, when we went six 
miles and crossed the Coosawattie and camped for the night. 

May 17.— Marched at 7 A. M., passing the 16th Corps, 
which put our corps in front. After going ten miles we 
heard firing to the left, and formed in line of battle across 
the valley but did not meet the enemy, so we moved forward 
two miles and camped, holding a gap in the mountains. 

May 18. — Marched five miles to Adairsville, where we met 
the 4th Corps, and took the left road toward Kingston, going 
through the woods five miles and camping on an English 
cotton speculator's plantation. 

May 19. — Marched si.x miles to Kingston and camped, 
where we remained three days, drew rations and "cleaned 
up." Bridge done at Resaca and cars running. 

May 23. — Marching on the road to Rome we crossed the 
Etowah River on a bridge, which, strange to say, the enemy 
had not destroyed, and going fifteen miles camped for the 
night near a small creek. 

May 24. — Started at 7 A. M., passed Van Wert and 
camped at 2 P. M. seven miles from that place. Rained very 
hard during the night. 



34 HISTORY OF THE 

May 25. — Marched seven and a half miles and formed 
line of battle about dark, where we remained during the night 
in the rain without any supper. 

May 26. — Moved forward about five miles at various times 
durino- the day, coming up with the enemy near Dallas and 
getting into position, posting alarm guard, &c. 

May 27. — Moved forward about 400 yards and commenced 
digging rifle-pits, but before they were finished the enemy 
charged our skirmish line but was driven back. Francis 
McGraw, of Company I, was wounded. Company G cap- 
tured a Lieutenant and musician. Remained all night in the 
rifle-pits. 

May 28. — Fighting was the order of the day, as the battle 
of Dallas now commenced. General McPherson's command, 
the 14th, 15th and 16th Corps, were strongly fortified in a 
rugged fortress equal to that of the rebels, where they were 
quietly awaiting the movements of the enemy. The enemy 
charged time and again, but were everywhere repulsed with 
a loss of 2,500, which ended the battle. General Logan, 
like a hero, with the brave boys under him, was invincible. 
But these things belong not to the part taken in it by the 
old 99th. Companies A and B were on the skirmish line. 
They remained out until the other skirmishers were driven 
in, when they were attacked on the flanks and had to cut 
their way out, which they did, Company B losing two killed, 
eighteen wounded and two missing, the last of whom were 
fixing bayonets and swearing they would not surrender. The 
enemy came on after the skirmishers, and when they Avere 
within fifty yards we opened a volley upon them which soon 
sent them back as fast as they came. Company A, Avho had 
eight men wounded, again advanced as skirmishers, when 
they captured two Lieutenants and eight men. The enemy 
left a good many dead and wounded on the field. Our loss 
was thirty-four killed and wounded and two missing. This 
closed the day's fighting, and it was a proud one for the 
"Army of the Tennessee" and for the 99th, every officer 
and man doing their duty. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 35 

May 29. — Slight skirmishing along the line all day. At 
dark the enemy massed their forces on our center and attacked 
Generals Osterhaus and Smith's divisions, making several 
distinct charges and were repulsed each time. We were up 
all night expecting them, but they did not come. This scene 
is described, by one who saw it, thus : 

"As McPherson's line of battle became crooked, and desiring to 
shorten and strengthen it, orders were issued on Sunday evening for corps 
commanders to quietly withdraw their troops from the immediate pres- 
ence of the enemy and occupy new works, which were thrown up in the 
rear some two miles. The movement was to commence at dark, Sprague's 
brigade, in the l(5th Corps, to cover the retreating columns. Night came. 
Logan's artillery wheels were not muffled. The enemy heard this jaecu- 
liar racket — lo ! they thought, 'the Yankees are whipped.' 

"Acting on this strange delusion, a general charge on the Union lines 
was ordered. Luckily they charged too hastily. Half an hour later they 
might have accomplished their object ; at least success might have been 
possible. But, like heroes unconquerable, the 15th and loth Corps dis- 
carded all orders to retire, and then began the fiercest volleys of mus- 
ketry that ever shook the earth ! It was one continuous roll, and every 
inch of that the deepest tone of thunder ! Before such a withering fire 
the rebels fell back, but only lo rally again. 

" 'They are coming again, boys !' was the signal for new vigils, aye, for 
a renewal of the work of death. Again and again charged Johnson's 
columns, that fearful night ; useless was the everywhere concentrated 
efiFort. McPherson's army entrenched in McPherson's breastworks 
brought forth McPherson's victory ! In these charges and battles, for 
they were both, the enemy's loss in killed was more than our loss in 
wounded," 



CHAPTER VII. 

Atlanta Campaign. 

May 30. — Skirmishing along the line all day. 

May 31. — Lay in the entrenchments. 

June 1. — At daylight we moved to the rear and marched 
eight miles to the center and relieved the 20th Corps, our 
brigade forming the second line. An alarm at night, but no 
enemy came. 

June 2. — Remained in the same line, the 4th and 23d 
Corps on our left and the 14th and 16th on our right. 



36^ HISTORY OF THE 

June 3. — Moved into the front line of entrenchments at 3 
A. M. and threw out skirmishers, which kept firing most of 
the day. Another big scare about midnight. 

June 4. — Were relieved at half-past 2 A. M. Erastus 
Ellibe, Company D, wounded in right thigh. 

June 5. — Awoke to find the enemy had retreated. We 
marched to the rear of the 28d Corps six miles on the road 
to the railroad. 

June 6. — Marched about eight miles to Acworth, thirty- 
four miles from Atlanta. Weather very warm but no dust, 
the recent rains preventing it. We remained at Acworth 
three days and enjoyed a rest ; nor was it unimproved. Ra- 
tions were issued and preparations..jjiade for the future. 

June 10. — Started at 9 A. M. and went about three miles 
to Big Shanty, or to the left of it. After dinner we found 
line of battle, the 15th Michigan and our regiment in front, 
and the 48th Illinois and 70th Ohio in reserve. Marched in 
line about 100 yards and spent the night in digging rifle-pits. 
We remained here two days, it raining most of the time. 

June 13. — Moved to the left and took the position occu- 
pied by General M. L. Smith's division, it having moved 
farther to the left. The rain that has been almost constantly 
falling for the last ten days ceased this afternoon. 

June 14. — Remained in the same position. 

June 15. — Moved to the extreme left about two miles and 
formed in an open field in columns of brigades, our brigade 
in the center, the second in advance. At 1 P. M. we ad- 
vanced and drove the enemy about three quarters of a mile, 
capturing over 500 prisoners. We were not engaged in the 
fight. Corporal Cozat and private Carter, of Company K, 
both wounded with one ball. 

We remained in very near the same position until the 25th, 
(skirmisliing and cannonading going on most of the time,} 
when we moved about three miles to the right and relieved 
General J. C. Davis' division, 14th Corps, and on the 27th 
the grand assault of the enemy's position on Kinesaw Moun- 
tain took place. Colonel Walcott's brigade was selected 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 37 

from our division and we were consequently not engaged. 
It is not our purpose to give a history of that assault, but 
suffice it to say our forces were repulsed. We had three 
men wounded — J. W. Hughes, of Company F, mortally 
wounded and died, and Johnson, Company H, and Snyder, 
Company D, slightly wounded. 

June 28. — We had six companies detailed for the skirmish 
line at night. Heavy firing during the night. 

June 29. — H. Wilson, Company D, George Crakes, Com- 
pany I, Sylvester Board and Christian Erenfeldt, Company 
E, and Joseph Fry, all wounded on the skirmish line. 

June 30. — Mustered for pay in the works. Rained. 

July 1. — Six Companies on skirmish line. Jos. Sterrett 
and John Rush wounded in the fingers. 

July 2. — All still until night, when we expected an attack 
and were under arms all night. The enemy evacuated their 
works at Kinesaw. 

July 3. — Marched at 8 A. M. and went to the left of the 
mountain on the road from Big Shanty to Marietta, arriving 
at 10 A. M. and camping in town. 

July 4. — Marched at 10 A. M. and went eleven miles. 
Weather very hot. A ration of whisky issued. 

July 5. — Marched about four miles and relieved the 17th 
Corps close to the fortifications of the enemy on the north 
bank of the Chattahoochie. 

July 6. — Companies A, B, C and D on the skirmish line. 
Elmer Atkin, Company A, mortally wounded and died, and 
Samuel Wise, Company C, accidentally wounded in the hand. 
Weather very warm. We remained in this position for three 
days, building rifle-pits, quarters, &c., when the enemy aban- 
doned their line of defense on this side of the river. We 
then remained on the line of the river two days. 

July 12. — We relieved the 70th Ohio on picket in the 
morning, and at 5 P. M. were relieved by the 17th Corps and 
marched for Marietta, going by our old camp of the 4th inst., 
and taking the direct road to Marietta. After marching six 
miles we camped at 11 P. M. 



38 HISTORY OF THE 

July 13. — Started at 5 A. M. without breakfast and passed 
tlirough Marietta, going sixteen miles on the Roswell road 
and camping at 4 P. M. Received a very large mail from 
home. 

July 14. — Marched to the Chattahoochie River at Roswell 
and crossed at 5 P. M. at the mouth of a ereek that enters 
the river at that place, camped and remained there the next 
two days. Heavy thunder shower at night. 

July 17. — Marched six miles on the Atlanta road and 
camped two miles from Cross Keys, in DeKalb County. 
Some skirmishing during the day. 

July 18 — Marched to Peachtree Creek, crossed and stopped 
an hour for dinner, then moved forward a mile and lay still 
during the afternoon, and after dark moved four miles to the 
right. 

July 19. — Moved to near Decatur and camped. 

July 20. — Marched through Decatur two and a half miles 
and formed in line to support a battery, where we lay under 
the hottest fire from the enemy's batteries we had ever ex- 
perienced. James Wigant, Company K, killed and three 
men of Company G wounded. 

July 21. — Having built some works last night we occupied 
them to-day. Have one officer and forty-two men on skir- 
mish line. The 17th Corps, joining our regiment on the left, 
made a charge across the field against the enemy's works. 
On our immediate left they were repulsed, but further over 
they succeeded in taking a high hill on the enemy's right 
flank, on which a battery was planted, wliich completely en- 
filaded their works, 

July 22. — This was the day on which General Hood en- 
deavored to whip the "Army of the Tennessee, '^' as he had 
failed to do so with the " Army of the Cumberland " on the 
20th at Peachtree Creek. This battle deserves to rank 
among- the great battles of the war. The design of the rebel 
General was a daring one, and was so nearly successful that 
what the results of its entire success would have been can be 
readily perceived. Nothing but the most j>ersistent courage 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTKY. 



39 



and desperate fighting saved the "Army of the Tennessee" 
from a complete rout. Simultaneously with an impetuous 
attack of a well appointed column on its extreme flank, its 
commander fell and parts of the line were broken through 
by overpowering masses. Assaults were repulsed from the 
front, and then lines were faced to the rear and assaults re- 
pulsed from, that direction. It seemed to be a contest in 
which companies and regiments fought as reason dictated. 
Divisions, beset on every side by an impetuous foe, fought by 
■detachments, corps and corps commanders were lost sight of, 
and divisions and brigades forgotten. Thus it was when our 
regiment, after the troops had advanced to within easy rifle 
range of the enemy's main forts, although in the reserve 
line, had just eaten their dinner when the skirmishing began 
to the rear of our left flank. Our regiment was immediately 
thrown over to the works occupied the day l.efore and faced 
to the rear. Colonel Fowler, who had not had command for 
some time on account of sickness, now came up and took 
command of the regiment. He immediately took three com- 
panies (G, H and I) across a ravine and advanced on some 
works where some of the enemy lay, and, in conjunction with 
three companies of the 15th Michigan, flanked them, and 
our regiment captured sixty-five prisoners and a stand of 
colors marked "17th and 18th Texas." The remainder of 
the regiment then advanced to the same ridge and threw up 
temporary barricades of rails, the three right companies 
firing at the enemy across an open field. At this time the 
firing became heavy in front of the position we had taken in 
the morning, and we were ordered over for support. When 
we got there and laid down the enemy broke through by the 
railroad, where the line had been weakened, and we fell back 
to our old works. We had hardly got there before we started 
back, and this time our regiment got into the works occupied 
formerly by the 1st Brigade. We commenced firing and 
fighting very hard, when Colonel Fowler discovered that the 
enemy were coming on our flank and ordered our regiment 
to fall back, which they did to their old works. Gen. Logan 



40 HISTORY OF THE 

now rode up and ordered us to retake the works. We formed 
and moved forward in line when the enemy, fearing a trap, 
fell back. We captured eleven more prisoners on entering 
our old works, which we held when night closed the scene of 
slaughter. We lost two killed, twenty-two wounded and ten 
missing. Captain and Acting Major Homan was among the 
captured, and Captain Andis and Lieutenant Walker, Com- 
pany F, were among the wounded. I append to tliis a gen- 
eral account of the battle written at the time : 

"'After the violence of the shock upon the ITth had passed by, and 
the enemy were repulsed, and a degree of quiet again restored upon the 
left, the enemy massed a second time for an assault upon our left, this 
time directing it upon the center of the 15th Corps, and eventually on 
the left of the 23d. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon Cheatham's corps 
(Hood's old corps) advanced above the railroad with great rapidity, and 
chai-ged upon our line with the same impetuosity that they had on the 
17th. Written words can scarcely depict the incredible audacity and the 
seeming total recklessness of life which characterize the rebel charges of 
this campaign. Here also, as in the 17th, the men had not been halted 
a sufficient length of time to complete perfectly their fortifications, as 
they had been engaged a good part of the day in feeling for the rebel 
position and strength. The 1 5th Corps lay extending across the railroad. 
General Wood's division on the right. General M. L. Smith's in the cen- 
ter and on the railroad, and General Harrow's on the left. Where the 
line crossed the railroad there was a deep cut, which was left open and 
uncovered by any cross fire, and right here was a mistake, and one which 
cost us much mischief. Two rebel regiments dashed right up this gorge 
below the range of our musketry, and passing to the rear, separated, one 
regiment scaling the bank to the left and the other to the right. They 
poured a destructive fire directly on the flanks of the regiments next the 
road, which, of course, threw them into confusion and caused them 
rapidly to fall back. Over the breastworks thus cleared other regiments 
speedily rushed, and, forming a solid column, charged along the inside 
of our works, literally rooting out our men from their trenches, thinking, 
no doubt, that when they had once dislodged them from their works they 
would make no further stand. The 2d Division, the center of the corps, 
had been weakened by detaching half of Colonel Martin's brigade to the 
assistance of the UUh on the left, and was consequently wholly dislodged 
from its position. Falling back a short distance into the woods, they 
halted, reformed, and began to deliver upon the rebels, who rushed on 
apparently regardless of them until they reached the 1st Division, which 
occupied the right. This division immediately swung around its left and 
secured a cross-fire upon the head of the rebel column, and at the same 






NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 41 

time the 2d Division, now fully refonnf>d in the Avoods and strengthened 
by the return of the detached brigade, which had come a mile at tho 
double-quick in the broiling sun, charged upon their flank and drovo 
them quichly over the works in confusion. Just as the rebels, whilo 
charging along the works, had reached the 1st Division, they came out in 
plain view in an open field, on a ridge which confronted another aboufc 
half a mile distant, on which rested the left of the 2od. Immediately 
four pieces of Cockerill's Battery, one section of the 2d Missouri, two 
twenty-pounder Parrotts, and two twelve-pounder Napoleons, of Captain 
Froelick's Battery, were put in position and poured into the rebels a ter- 
rific enfilading fire of shells at short range. The effect was admirable. 
The rebels were scattered in the utmost confusion. The charge upon 
their flank coming about the same time put them utterly to rout. 

"Between the two ridges of which I have just spoken there intervenes 
a slight hollow, and down obliquely along the side of the one on which 
the rebels had disappeared, our forces had constructed a line of works*, 
from which the}' had just swung around in order to meet the advance of 
the rebels. Returning to it as the rebels were driven back by the shells, 
they enjoyed the sight of their discomfiture in safety. ,But as the rebels 
ran back, they soon came under cover of a strip of woods running along 
the ridge, and going around some distance, to the rear, they emerged at 
another j^oint, and being half concealed by the tremendous smoke of the. 
batteries, rushed down to the works thinking to lie under their cover and 
pick off our gunners. What was their surprise, on arriving at the works, 
to find our boys lying thick along the other side ! They had lain down 
out of sight to draw the rebels on. Of course the latter could not run 
away, as they were exposed both to the shells and a fire in the rear from 
the*nfantry. Our boys then reached over the works at their leisure, and 
laying hold of the rebels by the collars, hauled them over as prisoners 
of war. 

"The rebel regiment which clambered out of the cut on the south sido 
of the railroad, did not prove so completely an entering wedge to clear 
our men from their works as its companion. The part of the 2d Division, 
however, and two brigades of the 4th Division were driven back from 
there twice, and twice they rallied and repulsed the rebels and held their 
ground. It v,'as a desperate struggle, a strug<.le for life ; the men fought 
over the v,'orks hand to hand, with bayonet and with breech, with a de- 
termination which knew no yielding. Such was the spirit, in fiict, with 
which they fought every- where, and such fighting alone it was which saved 
the 17th Corps from being crushed, and the IGth from being hopelessly 
broken asunder, and bringing irretrievable disaster upon the entire center 
and left of the army." 



42 HISTORY OF THE 

CHAPTER VIII. 

Battle of the 23uh of July. 

July 23. — After the Iiard battle of the 22(1, wo remained 
in nearly the same position until the 26th. Colonel Fowler 
received leave of absence on account of sickness and went 
Iiome, leaving Lieutenant-Colonel Berkey in command of the 
regiment. 

July 27. — Started at 2 A. M. but did not go far until day- 
light. Moved during the day to the rear and went eight 
miles to the extreme right of the line and camped in columns 
of regiments. 

July 28. — We were awakened on the morning of this day 
to engage in another of those deadly struggles the enemy 
ivas engaged in bringing about for the purpose of defeating 
the capture of Atlanta. About 4 A. M. away we wort to 
form our lines. Thi,- wc did and ate our breakfast. After 
maneuvering some time in the woods we came into an open 
field, our division facing the flank of the main line. Wo 
kept advancing until wc got under the ci'cst of a hill just 
behind our skirmish line, where we lay down and piled up 
eome logs and any thing that we could find to protect our- 
selves at the time from the skirmish line of the enemy, and 
it was lucky that we did so, for it soon had to protect us from 
the charges of line after line of battle. We had hardly got 
done before our skirmishers reported their lines of battle 
coming, which they did with all the impetuosity imaginable, 
but they met with such a reception that, after an hour's fight- 
ing, they were forced to fall back, when our regiment ad- 
vanced to the crest of the hill, capturing eight commissioned 
officers and thirty privates. Having nothing on cither flank 
*XfG fell back to the works, and again the enemy charged and 
■\vc fought them for four hours without cessation. Our guns 
were fired until they were hot, that in many cases the pow- 
der flashed as it was poured into them, and then wc fixed 
bayonets and determined to hold our line as long as possible. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY, 



43 



Just tlien the reserve line came up, and if ever there was any 
one pleased it was us. The 13tli Iowa took our places to 
■fire awhile, and our men, almost exhausted, laid down and 
cooled and cleaned their guns. Thus we fought until ni<Tht 
when the enemy fell back, leaving, as on the 22d, their killed 
on the field. Our skirmishers advanced and captured about 
twenty more prisoners, making fifty-nine in all. On our 
immediate front they left thirty-one dead, although they 
were protected by a hill somewhat, but on our right and left 
they were slaughtered terribly. We lost in our regiment 
two killed and twenty-seven wounded. 

I have thus given a short account of what the 99th did, 
and as our division (the 4th) bore the brunt of the battle, a 
detailed account written by a correspondent of the Cincinnati 
Commercial who was on the ground, will add to the interest 
of the narrative : 

"Two Mu.Es West of Atlanta, Geohgia, ") 
"July ^!), 18(14. / 
" When I wrote you last I dated my letter two miles east of Atlanta, 
and to-day the center of interest and activity is as far to the west. Im- 
mediately after the great battle fought by the Armj of the Tennnessee on 
the 22d, in which they ran so near upon the perilous edge of disaster, but 
saved themselves at the last, and gave the rebels a severe punishment, 
preparations were begun 1o transfer this part of the army from the left 
to the right Aving. Tie 1 7th Corps was busily employed a good part of 
a day in tearing up the rails and tics of the Atlanta and Augusta Rail- 
road, to render it useless to the rebels when we should abandon it; and 
the hospitals were transferred from the rear of the three corps which had 
been engaged, around behind the 4th Corps, to a place of safety. It is a 
hard necessity which compelled the removal of all those hundreds of 
wounded men, just as their wounds were beginning to heal, but it mutt 
be done. When they were all safely removed and provided for, the left 
wing took up its march quietly, in order to evade the attention of the 
rebel pickets, and, passing nearly two-thii-ds of the way around Atlanta, 
took up a new position on the right. It was expected the rebels would 
discover the movement at an early hour, and endeavor to harass tho 
columns on the march, and preparations made accordingly. The left of 
the 2Hd Corps, which was now the extreme left, was swung ckar around 
back, so as to face to the rear, and occupied the old rebel works, which 
were the first we had encountered on approaching the city, while General 
Stanley's division, of the 4th Corps, which lay next to the 23d, completed 
this rear line, extending far around to the rear of the 4th Corps. ThutJ 



44 HISTORY OF THE 

the hospitals, with their thronging crowds of helpless, were completely 
surrounded and, as it were, folded in by a friendly wall of strong men, 
who would look well to it that no harm came to their sufTering comrades. 

"On the morning of the 2'rth, Major-General Howard acceded to the 
command of the Army of the Tennessee in place of General Logan, who 
had temporarily held the command since the death of General McPher- 
6on. This was by the appointment of the President. 

"On the morning of the 28th the three corps came into position on the 
right, in the following order from left to right: IGtli, ITth, 15th— the ICth 
lying next to the IJth on its left. The two first corps were extended in a 
continuous line, almost due north and south, and about a mile and a half 
from Atlanta, while the 15th occupying the flank, was bent bask almost 
at right angles with the other two and faced to the south. The Georgia 
and West Point Railroad track was about two miles in rear of the ITth 
Corps, and turning west, approached the line of the loth considerably 
nearer. The average distance of the line of the tl:ree corjis from Proc- 
tor's Creek, which was north of them, was about one mile. 

"Such was the situation, briefly set forth, wi:h which the army net the 
fourth rebel assault, or sortie, about Atlanta on the 2Mh. 

"Since it was the 15th Co-ps alone which bore the brunt of .l-.e rebel 
assault, it is necessary to give, a little more in detail, the order of its 
divisions and the nature of the ground on which the tight was made. 

"Colonel Wangler's brigade, of the 1st Division, held the left, tlie Uh 
Division the center, the 2d the right. 'Jhe remainder of the 1st Division 
was held in reserve until the severity of the attack rendered it necessary 
for its various regiments to reinforce weak and wavering portions of the 
line, which they did, with a promptness and elficiency that saved them 
from probable defat Their line was drawn up in dense woods, part of 
the distai:ce just in the edge of it, fronting a cleared field, across which 
the rebels charged, but mostly in the dej tlis of the forest, rendering the 
employment of artillery extremely diflieult. Not a cannon was find till 
late in the afternoon, nor did the rebels hold positions on which they 
could plant artillery with advantage, so that the fight was alinoit entirely 
one of musketry, 'i'lie batteries were not at all lacking in endeavors to 
eecure points of attack, but were, for some time, unable' to )>!ant their 
pieces wiierc they would not inflict as much loss on our own lines as on 
those of the enemy. 

The Assault. 

About lialf-past 10 in the forenoon, Lieutenant Worley, a signal officer 
of the iJtli corps, reported to General Logan that a heavy column of in- 
fantry could be seen issuing out of Atlanta, going southward, with the 
evident intention of attempting to turn our right flank, lliihcrlo the 
skirmishers had encouulered nothing but cavalry, but upon this announce- 
ment they halted at once, and began to throw up works. They had time 
only to complete rude defenses of rails and poles, without throwing a 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 45 

Bhovelfiil of earth, when the rebels drove in the skirmishers, and rushed 
upon them with their usual impotuosity. This was about noon. They 
evidently thought they had made a circuit sufficiently wide to bring thcni 
upon our flank ; but they were mistaken, and came up front to front with 
the works. The woods were so thick that I am persuaded they could not 
see the extendi of our works, and besides that, prisoners stated that their 
leaders had represented to them that we were retreating, and needed only 
to be attacked with spirit to l)e put to utter rout. The heaviest shock of 
the assault fell upon the 2d and 4th Divisions, and for a time it was not 
absolutely certain that they would be able to maintain themselves. A 
timely reinforcement of a single r'^giment, judiciously distributed, quickly 
determined the question, and the rebels were driven back with heavy loss. 
But they were not to be thus easily and expeditiously discomfited. From 
12 o'clock till nearly night tlie firing was incessant, swelling out, as tho 
rebels charged, into a fierce and steady roar, and again dying away as they 
receded, to a fitful rattling, and, during the afternoon, the rebels made 
seven diniinct charji'/i, and after nightfall two more, in the vain at'erapt 
to recover the hundreds of dead and dying who had fallen near our lines. 
Nine fearfully obstinate charges in the afternoon of a summer's day, 
when the fierce rays of tl>e southern sun were intercepted by no passing 
cloud ! Could human pertinacity do more? It is useless to urge that such 
men had been made drunk, or that they were demoralized and ready to 
abandon their desperate cause; and it is a source of sad pride that such 
valor was displayed by men who, though deluded and traitors, are yet 
American citizens and not foreigners. 

All this, however, was worse than usele.is, though they kept gradually 
moving to our right, so that each assault threatened more and more to 
swing around and flank us. Still our reserve regiments were enough, and 
only enough, to prevent any disaster from (his source. There was not a 
man to spare, and a few regiments were detached from the I7th corps, 
finally, and dispt tched to the right, which saved this wing. 

It was a vain attempt— a ruinous, utter fai ure— as all their other as- 
saults hive been here before Atlanta, and t' c field was left in our posses- 
sion. I'luy were able to can-y off a part of their wounded, but left their 
dead in our front, and tlieir pickets withdrew half a mi'e, an 1 in ihs 
morning of the next day they were q'liet. In the 15lh corps tlie losses ia 
killed, wounded and missing, foot up oMT, while the enemy's loss in killed 
alone, is about 1000. 

The incidents of tho assault Avcrc numerous. The lines (f 
the 4th Division were in ihe woods, and the fi(2,hting was more 
desperate on account of their being more closely engaged. 
Major Brown, of the 70th Ohio, captured t'.ic flag of tho 
SOih Louisiana, the regiment in their front. The flag fell 
four dificrcnt times, the last time there were none of its fol- 



4G HISTORY OF THE 

lowers left to cary it off the field. Lieutenant-Colonel Be7- 
l<cy was in -command of tlic regiment during the fight. It 
is, of coui'se, not necessary to say that the officers and men 
present acquitted themselves nobly. 

The following is the Adjutant's report to the State Journal, 
He was slightly wounded himself : 

" Headquarters 99Tn Indiana in the Field, 

"August 8, 18G4. 
" The following is the list of casualties during the summer 
campaign up to this time. 

"L. D. McGLASHON, Adjutant. 

"Company A, killed and died of wounds — Orin E. Atkin, 
James Horton and James Foster — 3. Wounded severely — 
Sergeant George W. Merrill, Jesse H. Traut, Albert Kob- 
bins, Charles Niksch and Levi A. Boyd — 5. Wounded 
slightly — Acting Lieutenant David T. Burnham, John B. 
Engle, Alanson W. Snyder, David .Furgcson and John W. 
Dumond — 5. Missing- — Corydon Pierce — 1. Total, 14. 

" Company B, killed and died of wounds — Benjamin F. 
Keller, Elisha Marfoi-d. Smitli Bright, Sergeant- Perry Mc- 
Querry, Corporal William Shipman and James Wright — 6. 
Wounded severely — Captain Bobert P. Andis, 1st Sergeant 
Geo. AV. Watts, Sergeant Jas. R. BroAvn, Corporal Michael 
G. Youse, Samuel D. Alley, Jonathan Baldwin, Charles G. 
Hamilton, Jos. B. Marford, John A. Marford, Oliver Reeves, 
Riley A. Reeves, William W. Reeves, Reason Shipley (acci- 
dentally). Harvey True, Robert H. Vernon, Vinton White- 
hurst — 16. Wounded slightly — Corporal Louis Richmond, 
George H. Alley, Alonzo ]\L Gibbs, Ferdinand Julius, Chas. 
Scott — 5. Wounded and captured — James \{. Cass and 
William Shaw— 2. Total, 21). 

" Company C, wounded severely — Corporal Haynes P. 
Wood, Samuel Wise (accidentally), Isaac LaPorte — 3. 
Wounded slightly — Sergeant Thomas Martin, Sergeant Wm. 
M. Scott, William D. Kolb, John Harrison, Wm. Kippling 
and Wm. Martin -G. Total, 9. 

" Company D, wounded severely — First Sergeant John 
Harvey, Erastus Ellibe, Joseph Fry, Gideon Pierce, Jona- 
than Copeland — 5. Wounded slightly — William AVaymirc, 
John Snyder— 2. Total, 7. 

" Company E, killed — Geo. C. Bartholomew — 1. Wounded 
Bcvcroly — Color bearer Thomas Starkcy, Corporal Sylvester 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 47 

Board, Corporal Wm. A. Patrick, Corporal Austin M. Dar- 
rocli, Elmore J. Shideler, Jonathan Dilhnan, Joseph Ci'ipo, 
John C.-Sarver, John Johnson (arm dislocated) — 9. Wounded 
sliglitly — Allen Catt, Christian Erenfoldt, Lieutenant W. W. 
Downs and Joseph Shafer — 4. Total, 14. 

"• Company F, killed — John W. Hughes — 1. Wounded 
severely — LieutenaMt G. S. Walker, Corporal Alex. Ilerron, 
Corpoi-al Robert G. Collins, George A, Stewart, Francis 
Trainer, Michael IMillor, Jesse Ault, Adam Kious, James K. 
Lee — 9. Wounded slightly — Wm, Myers — 1. Missing — 
Adolphus German, Henry V. Walker— 2. Total, 13. 

"Company G, wounded severely — Her.ry B. Johnson, Elihu 
W. Cobel, Wm. Sclsor, Jas. P. Kendall, David M. Vannico, 
Wm. S. Johnson. John Ilalfhill, Wm. Staloy— 8. Wounded 
elightl}' — Corporal Rodney Jagor, Thomas M. Lewis, Wm. 
S.. Johnson — 3. Missing — Henry F. Kurtz — 1. Total, 12. 

" Company H, killed — Hugh R. Chapman — 1. Wounded 
eoverely — Corporal John Dodson — 1. Wounded slightly — ■ 
Jesse Wynn, Richard T. Dorman, Corporal James H. I'cb- 
Avorth — 3. Missing — Captain J. B. Homan, Geo. 0. Wolvcn, 
John Potts— 3. Total, 8. 

"Company I, killed anc died of wounds — John Weeks, 
George Friermood — 2. Wounded severely — Fraiicis C. Mc- 
Graw, George Crakes, David Albaugh, Abraham Fadcly — 4. 
Wounded slightly — Lyman Stacy, David E. Windsor — 2. 
Missing— Jones R. Daily — 1. Total, 9. 

" Company K, killed and died of wounds — Josiah T. Car- 
ter, Jamjs Wig mt — 2. Wounded severely — Corporal War- 
ren Cozat, Rolia Meiritt, Giles S. Thomas — 3. Missing — 
Sergeunt H. O. Morrell, Geo. N. Satalnaker— 2. Total, "7." 

RECAPITULATION. 

Killed and died of wounds 15 

Missing in action 10 

•Wounded 99 

Total 124 



48 HISTORY OF THE 

CHAPTER IX. 

Capture of Atlanta. 

July 29. — Rcmainod quietly in the Avorks, after the fiirht, 
resting. Put up head logs to our Trorks. In the afternoon 
the troops moved over to our right and avc advanced our 
skirmish line over the fiold to the Avoods. 

July 30. — Moved about noon the length of two regiments 
and went into the reserve line, where we remained two days 
fixing up very pleasant quarters. Had heavy details of 
men for fatigue and picket. 

AufTust w. — About 3 P. M., the recriment moved into the 

old front line, now the second line. Lieutenant-Colonel and 

Adjutant sick, so headquarters did not move. Rained at 

night. 

August 3. — Having four companies on skirmish the line 

Avas advanced about half-past 3 P. M., Avhcn the other six 
companies were ordered up for a support, tAvo companies 
going out on the line at once and at dark the last four com- 
panies Avcrc ordered out. We had been on duty so much 
that the men Averc completely Avorn out, yet Ave thrcAV up 
some pits AA-ith a great deal of alacrity. Eight men Avero 
wounded. 

August 4. — Remained on the line all day and fortunately 
no one Avas hurt. We made a demonstration during the day 
or Avhat the boys call a " big fuss or fizzle " to deceive tho 
enemy. 

August 5. — Relieved at 2 xV. M. after a long tour of duty, 
Companies G and K having been on duty cighty-tAVO hours.. 
We Avcrc then permitted to rest a day or two Avith only our 
regular detail, Avhich, for August 7, Avas tAvo officers and 
sixty-five men on picket and tAvo officers and fifty-six men 
on fatigue. 

Tiie following account by a correspondent describes the 
mode of life at this time : 

" The skirmish line during such operations as nrc now going on is Iho 
place of greatest danger. The main works of Ibe armies are in plain 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 49 

view of each other, and some distance in front of these the skirmish lines 
are established — in many places within six hundred yards of each other. 
The skirmishers are grouped three and four together, and are in pits, 
with logs and dirt in front of them. These pits are from twenty-five to 
forty yards apart, and properly defended, are quite as strong as a line of 
battle. In these pits the skirmishers live for twenty-four hours. They 
take rations and water with them, and though confined to rather closo 
quarters, live during their hours of duty quite comfortably. When the 
firing is kept up between the opposing skirmishers they have few liber- 
ties; but when, as verj' often happens, they agree upon an armistice, they 
fixre better. These agreements are made, of course, by the men them- 
selves, and are strictly adhered to. They talk with each other at such 
times quite familiarly, exchanging their camp jokes and such scraps of 
news as are allowable. They sometimes carry their jokes too far ; when 
one party becoming offended, and declaring the armistice closed, will be- 
gin firing as spitefully as though, personally, they were deadly enemies. 

The parties, after steadily firing for some time, and wishing to stop for 
dinner, the rebels will hail our men, "Hallo, Yank, ain't you tired 
firino-?"' Answer— "Yes! " "Well, let's stop for dinner." The meal 
over, our boys will hail them, " Well, Johnny, here's for it again," and 
jumping into their pits, the work begins. These skirmishers watch each 
other closely, and give notice of movements of an attacking column. 
They are sometimes ordered to give a stubborn resistance, and again fall 
back at the approach of a column. They are subject to |, reat dangers all 
the hours of their duty. In case of an attack, are almost always cut off, 
or severely punished. They are sent forward to cover the movement of 
an assaulting column, and are sent to develop the strength and character 
of an attacking force. 'Tis the post for brave men, a place where officers 
are called on to exercise their best qualities. 

Behind the trenches the main body of the troops are stationed, and are 
ever on the alert, prepared to take part in any movements that may be 
directed. Immediately in the rear of the works, or more properly speak- 
ing, as a part of the work, is a ditch into which the men rush during the 
shelling, which occurs most daily. Behind the ditch their tents are 
pitched, partly covered by the earthwork in front. In these they sleep 
during the night, and rest during the day. Their guns are constantly by 
them, and a little brisk fire on the skirmish line will bring a division of 
troops to their feet, prepared for action, in less time than it takes to tell 
you of it. It is this constant strain on the nerves, this continual atten- 
tion to duty, this frequent interruption, that makes this kind of warfare 
the most trying and severe. They are, apparently, enjoying a rest. They 
are gathered in groups, talking, laughing, playing cards, reading, cook 
ing or eating. In an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, perhaps, they 
are called to arms, and a line of veteran, stalwart troops, are standing 
behind their works, ready and willing for the work of death. At night 



50 niSTORY OF THE 

they wrap them in their blankets, and lay them down, with their accoutre- 
ments on their guns by their side, scarcely knowing whether sleep shall 
visit them, ere the sharp crack of the gun, from their watchmen on the 
front, will call them to :heir feet. Such is the soldier's life in the 
trendies. 

August 9. — Moved at 10 o'clock and established the main 

line on the skirmish line at night, putting (he skiimithcrs 
out a short distance in front. The enemy tried to stop our 
working by shelling us but could not succeed. We "widened 
the ditch and put sharpened brush in front. 

August 10.- — Still in the front line. Louis Manker, Com- 
pany G, killed. At night the enemy thought we were work- 
ing and threw a good many shells. 

August 11. — Augustus Kotka, Company C, killed, lliley 
Kingen, Company B, seriously wounded. At night we at- 
tempted to advance our skirmish lino, but had to fall b;ick to 
the old position. 

August 12, — Sergeant Noah Cates, Company I, and Levi 
White, Company E, killed. Under arms until midnight. 

August 13. — Pleasant Stipe, Company G, killed. Con- 
siderable artillery firing during the day, which was a pleas- 
ant one, though very warm. 

August 14th. — John W. Hahn Co. D. wounded. Re- 
mained in near the same position 3 days without easualities. 

August 17. — Our skirmish line advanced in the morning 
and captured 2 pits and 8 men, but could not hold the pits. 
At night the enemy tried the same thing on us, but only suc- 
ceeded in capturing one man, John Billydew, of Company C. 

August 18. — Joseph Griffet, Company D, killed; Sergeant 
David Stitt, Company I, wounded. Big scarce at night. 

August 19. — Henry C. Coflfin, Company H, Avounded 
severely Avith one of our own shell. Made a demonstration 
e. c. burnt a great deal of powder. 

August 21. — Sergeant David T. Burnham, Company A, 
killed, also, Thomas Yelton, Company G, killed by a shot 
from our own works. There was a sameness in each day's 
operations, so that a description of one day, is a description 
of all. 



KINETY-NIKTU INDIAXA INFANTRY. 51 . 

August 24. — John Sticlielman, Cnmpany A, and Lojd B. 
,Farrar, Company D, wounded. 

August 25. — Joseph Piirker, Company E, killed, Erastus 
Ellibc, Company I), wounded. Received ordPrs to be ready 
to march at a moment's notice. It now became evident that 
another flank movement was on hand. The move made at 
this time, resulted in the capture of Atlanta, and I insert in 
some places a general account of tlic fighting, so that it may 
be better understood. 

August 26. — William Wilson, Company E, and Harrison 
J. Nibtirger, wounded. Laid in the works until 8 o'clock P. 
M., when we moved out, leaving the picket on until 2 o'clock 
A. M , marched all night and until 3 P. M. of the 27th, when 
wo we.it into line on a very high ridge and fortified. 

August 28. — Marched at 8 A. M., and went five miles to 
the Atlanta and West Point Railroad. The Regiment busy 
tearing up railroad from 11 P. M. to 4 A. M. Corp. Shep- 
ard. Company H, mortally wounded by a railroad bar falling 
on him. As we approached the railroad, Gen. Ross' rebel 
cavalry brigade fell back. 

August 29. — " To-day the army has not advanced its lines. 
The day has been consumed in issuing rations to the men, and 
tearing up and burning the railroad, thirteen miles of which 
have been so completely destroyed by Howard, Stanley and 
Davis, that nothing remains but the embankment. Generals 
Sherman and Thomas have their headquarters on the railway 
six miles from East Point. 

There has been no fighting amounting to any thing during 
the operation. 

The operation of tearing up the road has been very inter- 
esting, and one over which the men, notwithstanding it is the 
liardest kind of labor were quite enthusiastic. A regiment, 
or brigade formed along the track; rails were loosened at 
their flanks, whereupon the whole line seized the track and 
flung a stretch corresponding to the length of their line from 
its bed. The rails were then detached, the ties piled up and 
covered with fence rails. The iron was then deposited upon 



52 HISTORY OF THE 

the pyre, the torch applied and the thing was soon consum- 
mated. The men not content with the curve made in the 
rails by the intense and continued heat, seized many and 
twisted them until thoy looked like members of a phono- 
graphic alphabet. 

The troops to-day were placed on three-quarters rations, 
to provide against any cmci'gency. They are getting abund- 
ance of roasting-ears, so their dinners will have bulk as well 
as nutrition. 

August 30. — The army of the Tennessee moved toward 
Jonesboro, we moved to within a mile of the railroad, where 
we formed and entrenched. 

August 31. — " At daybreak the 2d brigade in Hazen's 
division, 15th Army Corps, advanced gallantly, driving the 
enemy form a prominent hill, which gave our artillery com- 
mand of Jonesboro and the railroad now less than one-half 
mile distant. A brigade of Osterhaus' division reinforced 
the brigade holding the hill, and the troops fell to fortifying 
the position immediately. The rest of the 15th corps was 
rapidly brought into position on the new line, Hazcn occupy- 
ing the hill nearest the enemy, the other divisions, Harrow's 
and Osterhaus', on his flanks and in reserve. Gen. Corse's 
division of the 16th corps was brought forward across Flint 
Creek and joined Logan, and Gen. Wood's division of the 
17th corps also crossed and went into position on the left. 

About 3 P. M. the enemy suddenly poured from the forest 
m front of Hazen's position, and formed rapidly into line for 
assault. On Hazen's right ran a strip of wood ; in his front 
over which the enemy advanced, were fields of tall corn; on 
his left, a tliick and sheltering pine grove. Lee's corps, in 
four lines, advanced gallantly upon Hazen, while Hardee's 
corps attempted to work around his right, where he was soon 
engaged with Harrow's division, and in pouring a converging 
fire on Hazen's and the other troops occupying the hill. The 
assault was a desperate one. The rebels were playing their 
last card, and they fought as if foreseeing failure, they 
courted death. They swarmed through the waving corn with 



NINETY-NINTU INDIANA INFANTRY. 53 

Haunting banners, and rushed on our works without wavering 
under the deadly fire poured into their thinning ranks. 

But in spite of their superhuman efforts, not a man of 
Lee's corps placed foot on our parapet. 

The force of the first assault was no sooner broken, then 
a second line came surging up, to meet with no better fate. 
Again and again the enemy broke, and again and again they 
were rallied and led back. The fighting was desperate for 
two hours, but at no time can there be said to have been any 
danger in it, for the enemy had struck us where we were 
strongest. General Howard sent two regiments of General 
Wood's brigade, and Colonel Bryant's brigade of the 17th 
corps, to Hazen's assistance, but the gallant Ohioan would 
have weathered the storm alone. Hazen captured one hund- 
red and thirty prisoners and two stand of colors, besides 
many rebel wounded. It is estimated that the enemy in his 
front lost 1,000 men. 

On the right of Hazen, Harrow's division was heavily en- 
gaged, but the assault was much feebler, though it cost the 
enemy heavily. 

Cleburne's division failing to make any impression on Har- 
row, marched down to our extreme right and attacked Kil- 
patrick, holding the bridge over Flint River. Kilpatrick 
held them at bay until relieved by General Giles B. Smith's 
division of the 17th corps, which repulsed the pugnacious 
Hibernian chief without delay. 

The loss of the 15th corps during the assault foots up 31 
killed, 126 wounded, 4 missing. Our loss in the whole affair 
will not exceed 200. 

Our regiment did not have the necessity of fighting very 
hard that day. Ferdinand Julius and Wm. Catt, Company 
B, wounded: 

September 1. — A grand charge made by the 14th corps, 
capturing 13 guns with an entire brigade of the enemy. 
John A. Condiff, Company H, and Jasper Barker, Company 
G, wounded. 



64 IIISTORV OF THE 

September 2.--'A"c aAvokc to find the cncniy gone. — 
Marched forward four miles and formed line of battle and 
advanced a mile, where we remained until 5 P. IM., when we 
moved to the riiiht in the rear of the 70th Ohio; Avas then 
relieved by the IGth corps, and moved to the left. Rained 
very hard. 

September 3. — Lay still all day, rainy. Sent all .sick and 
wounded and empty wagons to the rear. 

September 4. — Very rainy. Remained quiet. 

September 5. — At 8 P. M. Ave left the Avorks, ?.nd marched 
to Jonesboro into oar old Avorks ; got there at 1 A. M., Avhcrc 
we remained ail day the 6th. 

September 7. — Marched 8 miles to Rough and Ready. 

September 8. — Marched at 8 A. M., and Avent 5 miles to 
East Point, where Ave Avent into line on the right and rear of 
our brigade. Wc had quite a shrubby place, and Ave soon 
made it a good camp, but Ave Avcre compelled to move a num- 
ber of times, Avhilc wc remained there. 

September 11. — Liout. Walker, Company H, a corporal 
and 11 picked men, detailed to go doAvn Avith the flag of 
truce, during the armistice of 10 day.?. 

The foUoAving order Avas published to the corps : 

" Hkadquakteus loTH Aumy Corfs, \ 
"East Poixt, Ga., September 11th, 18G4. / 

'^'^ Officers and Soldiers of the loth Army Corps: 

" You have borne your part in the accomplishment of the object of this 
campaign, a part well and faithfully done. 

'•On the 1st day of May, 1864, from Huntsville, Alabama, and its 
vicinity, you commenced the march. The marches and labors pcrf jrmcd 
by you during this campaign will hardly find a parallel in the history of 
the war. The proud name heretofore acquired by the loth Corps for 
soldierly bearing and daring deeds, remains untarnished, its luster un- 
dimmed. During the campaign you constituted the main portion of the 
flanking column of the whole army. You first move against the enemy 
was around the right of the army at Resaca, where by your gallantry, the 
enemy were driven from the hills and his works on the main road from 
Villanow to Resaca. On the retreat of the enemy, you moved on the 
right, ihink of the army by a circuitous route, to Adairsville ; in the same 
manner frjOTu there to Kingston and Dallas, where, on the 23d day of 
May you met the veteran cor])s of Hardee, and in a severe and bloody 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. OO 

contest, you hurled him back, killing and wounding over 2,000, besides 
capturing a large number of prisoners. You then moved around to the 
left of the army by way of Ackworth, to Kenesaw Mountain, where again 
you met the enemy, driving him from three lines of works, capturingover 
300 prisoners. During your stay in front of Kenesaw Mountain, on the 
2Tth of Juno, you made one of the most daring, bold, and heroic charges 
of the war, against the almost impregnable position of Ihe enemy on the 
Little Kenesaw. You were then moved by way of Marietta, to Nicajack 
Creek on the right of our army; thence back to the extreme left by way 
of Marietta and Roswell, to the Augusta Railroad, near Stone Mountain, 
a distance of fifty miles, and after effectually destroying the railroad at 
this point you moved by way of Decatur to the immediate front of the 
rebel stronghold, Atlanta. Here, on the 22d day of July, you again" per- 
formed your duty nobly, as patriots and soldiers, in one of the most 
severe and sanguinnry conflicts of the campaign. With hardly time to re- 
cover your almost exhausted energies, you were moved again around to 
the right of the army, only to encounter the same troops against whom 
you had so recently contended ; and the battle of the 28th of July, at 
Ezra Chapel, will long be remembered by the officers and soldiers of this 
command. In that day it was that the 15th Corps, almost unaided and 
alone, for four hours contested the field against the corps of Hardee and 
Lee. You drove them discomfited from the field; causing them to leave 
their dead and many of their wounded in your hands. The many noble 
and gallant deeds performed by you on this day will be remembered 
among the proudest acts of our nation's history. After pressing the 
enemy closely for several days, you again moved to the right of the army, 
to the West Point Railroad, near Fairburn. After completely destroying 
the road for some distance, you marched to Jonesboro, driving the enemy 
before you from Pond Creek, a distance of ten miles. At this point you 
again met the enemy, composed of Lee's and Hardee's corps, on the Mist 
of August, and punished them severely, driving them in confusion from 
the field, with their dead and many wounded and prisoners left in your 
hands. Here again, by your skill and true courage, you kept sacred the 
reputation you have so long maintained, viz : " The 15th Corps never 
meets the enemy, but to strike and defeat him." On'the 1st of Septem- 
ber the 14th Corps attacked Hardee. You at once opened fire on him, 
and by your co-operation his defeat became a rout. Hood, hearing the 
news, blew up his ammunition trains, retreated, and Atlanta was ours. 

"You have marched during the campaign, in your windings, the dis- 
tance of 40O milfis ; have put hors de combat more of the enemy than 
your corps numbers; have captured twelve stand of arms, 2,450 prison- 
ers, and 210 deserters. The course of your march is marked by the 
graves of patriotic heroes, who have fallen by your side ; but, at the same 
time, it is more plainly marked by the blood of traitors, who have defied 
the Constitution and laws, insulted and trampled under foot the glorious 
flag of our country. We deeply sympathize with the friends of those of 



•56 HISTORY OF THE 

our comrades in arms who have fallen ; our sorrows are only appeased 
by the knowledge that they fell as brave men, battling for the preservation 
of one of the best governments of earth. "Peace be to their ashes." 

"You now rest for a short time from your labors. During the respite 
prepare for future action. Let the country see, at all times, by your con- 
duct, that you love the cause you have espoused ; that you have no sym- 
pathy with any who would by word or deed assist vile traitors in dismem- 
bering our mighty republic, or trailing in the dust the emblem of our 
national greatness and glory. You are the defenders of a government 
that has blessed you, heretofore, with peace, happiness and prosperity. 
Its perpetuity depends upon your heroism, faithfulness and devotion. 

" When the time shall come to go forward again, let us go with the de- 
termination to save our nation from threatened wreck, and hopeless ruin, 
not forgetting, the appeal from widows and orphans that is borne to us 
upon every breeze, to avenge the loss of their loved ones, who have fallen 
in the defense of their country. Be patient, obedient, and earnest, and 
the day is not far distant, when you can return to your homes with the 
proud consolation that you have assisted in causing the old banner to 
again wave from every mountain top, and over every town and hamlet of 
our once happy land, and hear the shouts of triumph ascend from a grate- 
ful people, proclaiming that once more we have one flag and one country. 
JOHN A. LOGAN, Major General Commanding." 



NINETY-NINTn INDIANA INFANTRY. 57 

CHAPTER X. 

Pursuit of General Hood. 

September 16. — Transfored to 2tl division of the corps 
commanded by General Ilazen. General Logan absent on 
leave, and Gen. Osterhaus commanding corps. Had orders 
to drill each day between the hours of 7J and 9 A. M., and 
3^- and 5 P. M., (Sundays excepted.) 

September 26. — Col. Fowler returned and took command 
of the brigade, Captain Gwin commanding the regiment. 
Lieut. Colonel Berkey, Captains Moore, Julian, Powell and 
Scott — Lieutenants Thomas, Curry, Stuart and others, be- 
sides a number of men were furloughed ; Captain Worrel, 
Lieutenants Shaner and Rawlings, resigned while there. 

October 1. — Division reviewed by General Howard. An 
order issued vetoing all furloughs. The regiment drew "dog 
tent's," one to every two men. Preparations were being 
made for a move continually. It had become pretty gener- 
all}' known that Gen. Hood had commenced his march to our 
rear, and as a consequence, we were compelled to follow him 
a short time. He crossed the Chattahoochie, and concen- 
trated his forces near New Hope Church, and then moved 
forward to meet the forces in the rear, to cut our communi- 
cations, and starve Gen. Sherman into a surrender. But his 
raid proved a complete failure, and after we had followed 
him as far as Gen. Sherman saw fit, we returned to Atlanta. 

The diary of the march on that occasion commences by 
the order to prepare to march, issued October 3d. 

October 4. — Started at 10 A. M., our brigade being in the 
rear of the train, and marched to the railroad bridge; crossed 
the river on the pontoons, and going about a mile we halted 
for supper. At 12 P. M. we moved forward two miles, and 
rested until morning. A great many men straggled and lay 
down to rest, and came up in the morning. 

October 5. — Marched 10 miles and camped within three 
miles of Marietta in some old fortifications built by the 



58 HISTORY OF THE 

enemy, where we remained two djiys in a state of consider- 
able excitement — first receiving orders to move, and then 
having them countermanded. All kind of rumors were afloat^ 
that the rebels had possession of the road north of Big 
Shanty, and -were destroying it. 

■ October 8. — Ilcmaincd quiet until 4 P. ]M., when we moved 
forward, going through Marrictta ; camped at 9|^ P. M. on 
the west side of Kenisaw Mountain, having marched 9 miles; 
Capt. Gwin commanding the regiment. Lieut. Cochran left 
behind sick. We remained in camp the 9th awaiting orders. 
Only one wagon allowed to the regiment, and that for am- 
munition. 

October 10. — While on drill in the afternoon, wo received 
the order to march, and moved at 5J P. M., passing through 
Big Shanty and Acworth, camping two miles from Alatoona 
at 1 A. M. A beautiful moonlight night for marching. 

October 11. — Aroused before daylight and moved to Ala- 
toona and took the cars for Rome, where we arrived at noon. 
Our brigade only arriving by rail as aj reinforcement, the 
Other troops marching. Wc moved out 2 miles north-east of 
town tind camped. 

October 12. — Remained quiet ; drew one day's rations. 
The cavalry had quite a skirmish across the Oostenala river 
at night. 

October 13. — Moved out 9 miles from Rome on a recon- 
noisance, and built some rail works. After supper we quietly 
withdrew, returning to camp, arriving at 9 P. M. 

October 14. — Ordered to join our division, but being in 
the rear of the 23d corps, we only marched 10 miles between 
the hours of 12J and 11 P. M. 

October 15. — Started at 6.} A. M., marching 18 miles, 
passing the 23d corps and wagon train of the 4th corps, go- 
ing through Calhoun and Resaca ; camped at 3 P. M. one 
mile from the latter. 

October 16. — Marched 18 miles, passing the 4th and 14th 
corps; camping at the foot of Taylor's Ridge, and joining our 
division there. 



NINKTY-NINTII INDIANA IXFANTRV. 59 

October 17. — Major Ilomaii having been exchanged (Sep- 
tember 28th,) took command of the regiment. After laying 
in camp all day, during which time Ave found plenty of 
forage, we moved at C P. M. over Taylor's and Poor Ridge, 
camping at 10| P. M. ; distance 8 miles. 

October 18. — Having moved far cnougli north to drive all 
the enemy's forces away from the railroad, we had moved out 
west from it, and now the pursuit of Ilood commenced in 
earnest, as that was the only business. A description of our 
movement at that time, is a description of the movement of 
the whole army. We moved in a southerly direction twelve 
miles, crossing the Chattoogo river, and camping Smiles from 
Summerville, a village 25 miles west of Calhoun, on the rail- 
roal. 

October 19. — Marched at noon, going 10 mile to Alpine. 
Lieut. DraAvans and 11 men detailed as provost guard. 

October 20.— Marched 20 miles ; started at 7 A. M., and 
just after noon we halted and picketed two roads until our 
division train passed, Avhen Ave had to overtake our division; 
Avere very tired Avhen Ave got into camp at 6 P. M., near 
EaglesAdlle, Ala., a village about 25 miles directly west of 
Rome, and about 10 miles north of the Coosa river. 

October 21. — Marched near the Coosa river, camping at 2 
P. M. in a cornfield. Our Avhole army was concentrated near 
this point, and Ave remained quiet a day or so. On the 22d 
Capt. Heath Avas detailed A. A. G. for the brigade; on the 
23d James Vanover, Company C, was captured. 

October 24. — Moved 8 miles in a southAvesterly direction, 
passing Blue Pond and Round Mountain, going on a scout, 

October 25. — Started at 7 P. M., and going 6 miles stopped 
for dinner ; Avhile eating we heard cannonading ahead, and 
pushed forward 4 miles, Avhere the enemy had a battery and 
some works, but before Ave arrived, the 1st diAasion had driven 
them aAvay, so Ave marched back to where we took dinner and 
camped. 

October 26. — Marched 14 miles back the road we had gone 
to camp, arriving at 3 P. M., where we remained "vwo days. 



60 HISTORY OF THE 

The enemy had disappeared in the mean time, and making a 
de tour, had started on his Nashville campaign, which re- 
sulted so disastrously to him. This closed our pursuit of 
Hood, and now we had to march back to Atlanta. 

October 29. — Marched at 9 A. M.. going 4 miles to Cedar 
Bluff, crossing the Chattooga river; remained there until 4 
P. M., then crossed the Coosa river, and going 3 miles farther 
camped. 

October 30. — Marched 12 miles ; our brigade in rear of 
the train ; four men, Rodgers and York, Company G, Bray, 
Company H, and Lindley of Company I, were captured by 
the enemy while out scouting. 

October 31. — Marched at daylight, and going 4 miles to 
Cave Springs; camped among some pine shrubs on a side hill. 

November 1. — Marched 7 miles to Cedartown, camping at 
2 P. M. ; being in advance of the corps, we had any amoun^ 
of forage. 

November 2. — Marched 8 miles in rear of the train; rained 
all dav. 

November 3. — Marched 19 miles; weather bad, roads 
worse, and men very tired. 

November 4. — Marched thirteen miles to Powder Springs. 
Rained all day. 

November 5. — Marched 10 miles to Smyrna camp ground, 
near Vining Station, where we fixed up camp and remnined 
three days. On the 6th Capt. Gwin resigned ; on the 7th 
we were paid 8 months pay. 

November 9. — Moved to Atlanta, where we arrived at 2 
P. M., and Avcnt into camp and remained until the commence- 
ment of the Savannah campaign. Some furloughcd officers 
and men joined us there. The marching since the 14th of 
October had been very heavy, but the men were in better 
condition than if they had remained in camp, a prey to 
disease that always attends camp life. The pursuit of Hood 
had been one of just enough excitement to make it almost 
jolly. The army had no doubt of their ability to whip that 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 61 

pugnacious warrior, if they could find him. Forage was 
plenty, and as they traveled over a new part of the country, 
they lived luxurantly on the "fat of the land." 



CHAPTER XI. 

The Savannah Campaign. 

Preparations were made for the Savannah campaign while 
we remained at Atlanta, although we were ignorant of what 
was to be done. On the 8th of November, Gen. Sherman 
announced in orders that he deemed it proper to inform us, 
that he had organized an army for a special purpose. He 
said *' it is enough for you to know that it involves a de- 
parture from our present base, and a long and difficult march 
to a new one. All the chances of war have been considered 
and provided for as far as human sagacity can. All the 
General Commanding asks of you is to maintain that dis- 
cipline, patience and courage, which have characterized you 
in the past, and hopes through you to strike a blow at our 
enemy that will have a material effect in producing what we 
all so much desire, his complete overthrow." He added a few 
words of advice, and that was all we learned. Atlanta, and 
every thing in that region was completely destroyed, and it 
was so effectually done, that some of the men looking in the 
direction of the Chattahoochie river one day, saw in the dis- 
tance pillows of smoke rising along the banks — the bridges 
being in flames — when one of them in a free and easy way 
remarked, " I say Bill, I believe Sherman has set the river 
on fire." "'Reckon not," replied the personage having the 
abbreviated cognomen, with the utmost nonchalance, " if ho 
has it is all right." Major Homan, Lieut. Miller, Company 
B, went home on leave of absence. The orders to march 
were received the 13th. 

November 14. — Moved out south of Atlanta two miles, 
8,nd joined our brigade. 



62 HISTORY OF THE 

November 15. — Marched at 8| A. M., and went to the left 
of East Point ; passed through Hough and Ready, and 
camped east of and near to Jonesboro ; distance 17 miles. 

JSovember 16. — Marched at 9 A. M., and passed through 
McDonough, county seat of Henry county, and camped 10 
miles south of that place ; distance 17 miles. 

November 17. — Marched at 3 P. M., and camped at 1 A. 
M. The 1st dvisision being in advance made us late ; distance 
14 miles. 

November 18. — Marched at 9 A. M., and went to Indian 
Springs in Butts county, only going 6 miles. Rained towards 
night. 

November 19. — Aroused at 3 A. M., but did not get started 
until 7, when we moved forward and crossed the Ocmulgee 
river at Planter's factory, in Jasper county, and camped 6 
miles from the river. Roads bad ; distance 12 miles. 

November 20. — Marched at 9 A. M., going to Sunshine, 
and camped at 5 P. M. ; distance 13 miles. 

November 21. — Arrived at Clinton, county seat of Jones 
countv, at noon, and going forward camped five miles from 
the railroad, and 7 miles from Macon. Roads very bad, and 
rain nearly all day ; distance 12 miles. 

November 22. — Marched at 8 A. M., crossed the Central 
Railroad at 11 A. M., and going about 2 miles farther camped 
at 2 P. M. In the morning it was very cold and some snow 
fell ; the day Avas clear and the roads improved. During the 
afternoon heard some firing, which ceased at dark. 

November 23. — Moved forward 6 miles and built a line of 
light fortifications, waiting for the 4th division to come up. 
Roads good and weather clear and cool. 

November 24. — Marched at noon, and went C miles to 
near Irvinton, county seat of Wilkinson county. Company 
E, which had been detailed as Commissary guard, came back 
to the regiment, and Company D was detailed as Quarter- 
master guard. 

November 25. — Marched at 10 A. M., and moved 13 miles 
without stopping, camping at 3 P. M., near the Oconee river. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 63 

At night Ave relieved a regiment on picket at the river ; 

camped in a pine swamp; the enemy on the other side of the 

river. 

November 26. — Remained in camp until 8 P. M., Avaiting 

for the pontoons to be laid, Avhen we crossed the river and 
camped 2 miles from it at 10 P. M. A bad road through the 
swamp. 

November 27. — Marched at 8 A. M., and went to Irvin's 
Cross Roads, 6 miles, and camped at 2 P. M. Plenty of 

fornge. 

November 28. — Marched 12 miles through quite a SAvamp, 

and camped at dark in Washington county. 

November 29. — [Marching at 7 A. M., passed into a SAvampy 
pine Avilderness, and camped at 7 P. M. Distance 16 miles; 
in Jefferson county. 

November 30. — Still in the wilderness, going 15 miles and 
camping at Summerville, Emanuel county. 

December 1. — Marched at 8 A. M., leaving SAvainsboro 
to our right ; camped near a house (the first one seen in the 
afternoon.) Roads very bad ; distance 16 miles. Still in 
Emanuel county. 

December 2. — Marched 10 miles and camped near Skull 
Creek; roads very bad — had an officer and twenty men de- 
tailed to help corduroy them. Still in the SAvamp of pines. 

December 3. — Marched 4 miles, and camped at noon on 
the banks of Lott's Creek, in Bullock county. 

December 4. — Marched 15 miles to Statesboro, county 
seat of Bullock county. The enemy drove our foragers out 
of the place, but left Avhen the division came up. 

December 5. — Marched 15 miles in the direction of the 
Ogeeche river. 

December 6. — Marched at 5 A. M., our brigade being or- 
dered to Benches' Bridge on the river, Avhere Ave arrived at 
noon, having marched 15 miles. Found the bridge burned, 
so we built some rail fortifications, being only 21 miles from 
Savannah. 

December 7 — Marched 15 miles to Bryan Court House, 
three miles from Canonchce river, Avhcre the enemy stopped 



C4 HISTORY OF THE 

US. Wo threw up rifle pits or "rail piles ; " roads good, ex- 
cept the Avading of a swamp. 

December 8. — Moved toward the river and laid about an 
hour, when we went back about half way and camped, waiting 
for the division to come up. At night had five companies out 
building works on the bank of the river. 

December 9. — Crossed the Canonchee at 8 A. M., the 
enemy being gone, we went to King's Bridge on the Ogeeche, 
which we found burned, when we went into camp. Sent out 
four companies to burn trestle-works on the Gulf and Atlan- 
tic Railroad. 

December 18. — Marched at 5 A. M., on the back track, 
crossed the Canonchee ; went five miles and crossed the 
Ogeeche, and marched seven miles on the main Savannah 
road, and camped in line ten miles from the city. Heard 
firing all day; distance 17 miles. 

December 11. — Laid in camp all day. A dead pine tree 
fell on W. Ewing, Company E, and broke his leg, when wc 
moved out of the dry into some green woods, 

December 12. — Remained in camp until 4 P. M., when avc 
took the same road we came, and marched back until we came 
to the King's Bridge road, Avliicli wc took and camped on it, 
after marching four miles. 

December 13. — Marched at 8 A. M., and crossed the Ogee- 
chee, and took the road to Fort McAllister, for the purpose 
of taking it. Our regiment being in the rear, wc stacked 
arms about two miles from the fort. Nine regiments from 
our division were detailed to capture the fort, which did not 
include our regiment, so wc were not engaged. A short 
account of its capture and importance is given by an eye 
witness : 

" Learning that Hazen was to storm the fort on the afternoon of the 
13 h, I visited the right of the line, and at one o'clock join-d Generals 
Sherman and Howard, at Dr. Cheroe's Rice Mill, on the Ogeeche, oppo- 
site Fort M^'Allistcr. I found Sherman on the roof of the mill, sur- 
rounded by his staff and signal officers Bekley and Cole, waiting to com- 
municate with Hazen on the Island While patiently waiting for Hazen's 
eignals, Sherman's keen eye detected smoke in the horizon seaward. ITp 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 65 

to this time he had received no iutelligence from the fleet. In a moment 
the countenance of the bronzed chieftain lighted up, and he exclaimed : 

"Look forward; there's the gunboat! " 

Time passed on, and the vessel now became visiblp, jet no signal from 
the fleet or Hazeu. Half an hour passed, and the guns of the fort opened 
simultaneously with pu0"s of smoke that rose a few hundred yards from 
the fort, showing thatliazen's skirmishers had opened. A moment after 
Hazen signaled : 

"I have invested the fort, and will assault immediately." 

At this moment Bickley announces, "A signal from the gunboat." 

All eyes are turned from the fort to the gunboat that is coming to our 
assistance, with news from home. A few messages pass, which inform us 
that Foster and Dahlgrenare within speaking distance. The gunboat now 
halts and asks : 

' ' Can we run up ? Is Fort McAllister ours ? ' ' 

"No," is the reply; "Hazen is just ready to storm it. Can you as- 
sist?" 

"Yes," is the reply. " What will you have us do ? " 

But before Sherman can reply to Dahlgren, the thunders of the fort are 
heard, and the low sound of small arms is borne across the three miles of 
marsh and river. Field glasses are opened, and, sitting flat upon the roof, 
the hero of Atlanta gazes away off to the fort. " There they go grandly; 
not a waver," he remarks. 

Twenty seconds pass, and again he exclaims : 

" See that flag on the advance, Howard ; how steadily it moves ; not a 
man falters. * * * There they go still ; see the roll of musketry. 
Grand, grand." 

Still he strained his eyes, and a moment after speaks without raising 

his eyes : 

"That flag still goes forward ; there is no flinching there." 

A pause for a minute. 

"Look!" he exclaims, "it has halted." They waver; "No, it's the 
parapet ! There they go again ; now they scale it ; some are over. 
Look! there's a flag on the works! Another! another! it's ours! The 
fort's ours! " 

The glass dropped by his side; and in an instant the joy of the great 
leader at the possession of the river and the opening of the road to his 
new base broke forth in words : 

"As the old darkie remarked, dis chile don't sleep disni^ht!" And 
turning to one of his aids, Captain Auderied, he remarked, " Have a boat 
for me at once ; I must go there," pointing to the fort, from which half a 
dozen battle flags floated grandly in the sunset. 

And well might William Tecumseh Sherman rejoice, for here, as the 
setting sun went down upon Fort McAllister reduced, and kissed a fond 
good night to Che Starry Banner, Sherman witnessed the culmination of 
all his plans and marches, that had involved such desperate resistance and 



66 HISTORY OF THE 

risk — the opening of a new and shorter route to his base. Here at son- 
get, on the memorable 13th of December, the dark waters of the great 
Ogeechee bore witness to the fulfillment of the covenant Sherman made 
with his iron heroes at Atlanta twenty-nine days before, to lead them \-ic- 
torious to a new base." 

Of the nine regiments from our division, three were from 
our brigade, the 48th and 90th Illinois, and 70th Ohio, com- 
manded respectively by Major Adams, Colonel Stewart, and 
Lieutenant Colonel Philips. The loss of the division was 23 
killed, and 82 wotmded. 

December 14. — Moved up the river and went into camp, 
where we fixed up comfortably. The fall of Fort McAllister 
opened the way of communication with the Ocean, and we 
could now expect plenty of rations. We remained in this 
position until the 17th, when the regiment went out on the 
Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, where they had a hard time and 
were very busy tearing up the track until the 21st, when they 
arrived in camp once more. The same day our forces took 
possession of Savannah, Gen. Hardee and his forces having 
managed to escape. We remained here four days. On the 
21st, Lieut. James B. McGonigal, Company I, and on the 
22d, Col. Fowler, were mustered out of the service by reason 
of expiration of term of service, having served from the 
commencement of the war. 

The following dispatch was sent to the President : 

" Savannah, Georgia, December 22. 
" His Excellency, President Lincoln : 

"I beg to present to you as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah, with 
150 heavy guns and plenty of ammunition ; also about 25,000 bales of 
cotton. [Signed] W. T. SHERMAN, 

Major General Commanding." 
December 24. — Marched at 4 A. M., and went back to 
King's Bridge with orders to report to Colonel Beck, Corps 
Quartermaster. Could not find him, so we went into camp; 
distance 12 miles. 

December 25. — Lieut. Colonel Berkey being in command, 

went to Savannah and returned in the afternoon with orders. 

December 26. — Laid in camp, washed clothes and cleaned 

our guns. Remained here until January 1st, when we 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 67 

marched at 10 A. M. on the road to Savannah, and camped 
about 4 P. M. 

January 2, 1865. — Moved about daylight for the city, and 
reached there about 10 A. M., went into camp in line, south- 
west of the city. 

On the Sthjljongratulatory orders were issued to the army 
hj the commanders, detailing operations in regard to the 
campaigns in Tennessee and Georgia, in one of which Gen. 
Sherman said in acknowledgment of the success : 

"The General Commanding announces to the troops composing the 
Military Division of the Mississippi, that he has received from the Presi- 
dent of the United States, and from Lieutenant General Grant, letters 
conveying the high sense and appreciation of the campaign just closed, 
resulting in the capture of Savannah and the defeat of Hood's army* in 
Tennessee. 

''The armies serving in Georgia and Tennessee, as well as the local 
garrisons of Decatur, Rridgeport, Chattanooga and Murfreesboro, are 
alike entitled to the common honor; and each regiment may insci'ibe on 
its colors at pleasure, the words "Savannah" or "Nashville." 



CHAPTER XII. 

From Savannah to Goldsboro, N. C. 

January 7, 1865. — Our corps was reviewed by Major Gene, 
ral Sherman, which took all day. Gen. Logan having ar- 
rived (having been absent on leave), took command of the 
corps. Generals Howard, Slocum and Osterhaus, were 
present. 

January 8. — Lieut. Colonel Berkey's resignation accepted, 
leaving Captain Farrar in command of the regiment ; Major 
Homan having resigned December 26th. Captains Gwin, 
Andis and Julian, having resigned, made a considerable 
change in officers. The weather was cold and disagreeable. 

January 9. — Inspection by Captain George Nelson ; 250 
men on fatigue duty. Nothing of interest transpired for the 
next two days. 



68 HISTORY OF THE 

January 12. — Generals Halleck, Sherman, Meigs, Logariy 
Secretary Stanton and other officials, reviewed Kilpatrick's, 
Cavalry. Capt. Walker, Company H, detailed as A. A. A. 
G., and Lieutenant Stuart, Company K, as A. A. D. C. of 
the brigade. 

January 13. — Capt. Scott rejoined the regiftient. Orders 

to move. , 

January 14. — Marched to Fort Thunderbolt about four 
miles from Savannah, to embark for Beaufort, S. C. 

January 15. — Went on- board the ship George Leary., and 
Started at noon for that point seventy miles distant, where we 
arrived about dark, going about three miles on the island 
southwest of town, without our transportation. We remained 
on Port Royal Island until the 24th, having reviews and dril- 
ling some, although it rained almost incessant, which made it 
very disagreeable. 

January 24. — ^Moved at 7 A. M. on the Telegraph Road, 
and going about 6 miles were strung out along the road to 
corduroy it, so that the trains could pass over it. We con- 
tinued at work until the evening of the 29th. 

January SO. — During the last two winters, we had been 
permitted to spend most of the time in camp, but we were 
destined to find it different the last one. The weather was 
cold and rainy — it was midwinter — and a hard campaign just 
commenced. Started at 8 A. M., crossing Broad River at 
Port Royal Ferry, and taking a northerly course marched 15 
miles to Pocotaligo Station, on the Savannah and Charleston 
Railroad, where we remained one day. 

February 1. — Marched 12 miles: being train guard we had 
a very tedious time. Every deserted house along the route 
had been burned. 

February 2. — Marched at 7 A. M., the train taking the 
road, and the troops going by the side. The enemy were in 
front all day and checked us several times. After going 15 
miles, we camped on Duck Creek, the enemy's skirmishers' 
occupying the opposite side. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 69 

February 3. — In the morning we were ordered to drive the 
enemy away from the creek. The 48th Illinois crossing be- 
low a short distance flanked them, when we crossed and moved 
forward about 2 miles, where we remained until noon of the 
4th, when we moved back across the creek and camped at the 
Cross Roads,, guarding some rations that were unloaded 
where we were. The division moved 6 miles to Olicon's Cross 
Roads. The mill pond was lowered by tearing away the dam, 
and we had plenty of fresh fish. 

February 5. — A train came and loaded up the rations and 
we moved at 4 P. M., going 6 miles; camped at dark. 

February 6. — Started at 7 A. M., our regiment being in 
advance of the train; after going 4 miles we overtook the 
20th corps train crossing Salt Catcher Swamp, and had to 
wait until noon, when we started after the train and overtook 
our division at 5 P. M. We remained with the train, and 
did not get into camp until 8 P. M., and then could not find 
our brigade. Rained all day; distance 12 miles. 

February 7. — While we were in bed the A. A. G. aroused 
us, and we moved seven miles without breakfast, striking the 
Augusta and Chavleston Railroad at Bambury, 15 miles from 
Branchville, 75 from Charleston, and 62 from Augusta. 
Rained all day. We destroyed a mile of railroad, and re- 
mained in camp on the 8th. Lieutenant DraAvans resigned; 

clear day. 

February 9. — Marched 6 miles to within 2 miles of the 
South Edisto river, where we went into camp and built some 
works ; Avere detailed as Pioneers, but no work to do. 

February 10. — In the afternoon crossed the river, and go- 
ing forward a mile, threw up some fortifications. 

February 11. — Started at 7 A. M., going back a short dis- 
tance, took the Orangeburg road and Avent 15 miles to Poplar 
Springs, a small place, Avhere we camped at 4 P. M. 

February 12. — Our regiment detailed as pioneers ; moved 
at 7 A. M. forAvard three miles to the North Edisto river, 
where the enemy disputed our crossing. We moved down 
the river to try and effect a crossing ; after putting in some 



70 HISTORY OF THE 

timber we managed to cross, every one getting wet, however. 
We built some works and the division followed us over ; we 
then found that we were surrounded by a swamp, and had to 
wade through it waist deep ; came out and camped on the 
Orangeburg road, 4 miles from the river. The 2d brigade 
drove the enemy from the bridge. 

February 13. — Started early, going Smiles on the Orange- 
burg road, then taking the Columbia road, went 12 miles and 
camped. Roads good, weather clear. 

February 14. — Started at 7 A. M., passing through Sandy 
Run, a small town on a creek by that name, the 1st and 4th 
divisions joining us there ; we camped 4 miles from there, 
and 5 miles from the Congaree river. Rained all night. 

February 15. — Marched at 9 A. M., 1st division in ad- 
vance ; our regiment being guard for supply train, after go- 
ing 4 miles with the train, we camped. Just after supper we 
were ordered to join our brigade, and moved forward two 
miles and found nothing but an open field which had over- 
flowed, where we again camped at 1 A. M. ; drew three days 
rations to last seven. Our brigade had some men killed and 
wounded. 

February 16. — Joined our brigade at daylight. At 8 A. 
M. the enemy left their works on the south side of the river, 
and the troops moved up and commenced shelling Columbia; 
our regiment moved up the State road to where the bridge 
crosses the fork. Had a fine view of Columbia, then moved 
to Saluda village, on the Saluda river, companies F and K 
skirmishing. The division came up and sent some men across 
in pontoons ; laid the bridge and crossed, and going to Broad 
river, we camped for the night. 

February 17. — This morning the 1st division captured 
Columbia, after crossing Broad river ; we followed and 
camped on the east side of the town about dark. The troops 
in the city were many of them drunk, and the city was set 
on fire in many places, and before midnight the flames occu- 
pied the whole central portion of the city. It was a night of 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 



71 



horror, and has been described so often, that no description 

is necessary. 

February 18. — About 4 A. M. the regiment was called up 
to go into the city to clear the streets of stragglers, which 
took until 8 A. M., when they were relieved and set to tear- 
ing up the Railroad Works until 3 P. M., when they returned 
to camp, where we remained next day. A regiment detailed 
to destroy guns and ammunition at the Arsenal, had the mis- 
fortune to lose three men killed and thirty wounded, by an 
explosion. The Arsenal and Public Buildings were set on 

fire at night. 

February 20. — Marched eighteen miles in the direction of 

Winnsboro. 

February 21. — Moved at 8 A. M. in rear of the 4th divi- 
sion on the Longtown road, and camped at 9 P. M. 4 miles 
from Poplar Springs, and 10 miles from the Wateree river. 
Our " bummers " brought in 1000 lbs. pork, and three barrels 
of flour. Country pine forest. 

November 22. — Started at daylight passing through Pop- 
lar Springs, at 10 A. M. arrived at Pay's Ferry. Our regi- 
ment being in the front of the corps as pioneers, we crossed 
the Wateree first, without opposition. As soon as the pontoon 
was laid we moved to near Liberty Hill and camped ; dis- 
tance 11 miles all day. Captain Heath and Lieut. Myers, 
detailed in Pioneer Corps. 

February 23. — Marched at 1 P. M. going 8 miles, camped 

at a small town called Red Clay at 8 P. M. Rained all 

night. 

February 24. — Marched at 7 A. M., going through a hilly 

country ; went within a mile of Camden and turned to the 
left. It rained continually all day, and after going eighteen 
miles, we camped at 9 P. M. wet, muddy and hungry. Lieu- 
tenant Downs and five men captured and recaptured during 
the day. 

Februarp 25. — Marched eight miles on the Cheraw road ; 
rained at night. 

February 26. — Going on the Darlington Court House road 
eight miles, we came to Lynch Creek at Tiller's Ferry, and 



72 HISTORY OF THE 

found the banks overflowed ; our regiment in advance waded 
it waist deep, and picketed two roads until the rest of the 
division crossed, when we went into camp and dried our 
cloths. 

February 27. — Moved back and established a line, so that 
both flanks rested on the creek, the enemy being reported 
near, and the creek so high that a bridge could not be built. 
The enemy kept our foragers so close that "grub " was rather 
scarce. David Cameron, Company C, and Jacob Stephens, 
Company H, were captured. 

February 28. — The creek commenced falling ; two com- 
panies at work on the bridge ; mustered for pay. 

March 1. — The bridge being finished, we started at 3 P. M. 
and moved forward 6 miles to Kelley's Cross Roads in Ker- 
shaw district. 

March 2. — In the morning detailed forty men to run a mill 
for the division. At 4 P. M. we moved about four miles, 
crossing Beaver Dam Creek, camping at 9 P. M. near Black 
Gum Creek. Roads swampy; our regiment was train guard. 

March 3. — Marched fifteen miles as train guard, crossing 
Black Creek and camping on the north branch of Bear 
Creek ; very poor country of pine and oak grubs. 

March 4. — Marched at 7 A. M., and after going two miles, 
we overtook the 1st division ; had to wait until 3 P. M., 
when we crossed Thompson's Creek and marched through the 
town of Cheraw, camped near by, going only six miles all 
day. Cheraw is in Chesterfield district, on the Great Pedee 
River. 

March 5. — Moved at 3 P. M. crossing the Great Pedee on 
the pontoons, we went out three miles and camped at dark ; 
roads bad, plenty of forage. Adolphus German, Company 
F, who was captured July 22d, at Atlanta, escaped and 
joined the regiment that day; the next day we remained in 
camp. 

March 7. — Marched 10 miles and camped at 6 P. M. 
Foragers succeeded finely in getting plenty ; roads good. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 73 

March 8. — Marched 14 miles ; our brigade in the center, 
went on the Telegraph road, crossing the C. & W. R. R. and 
Gum Swamp, turned to the left at Laurel Church ; camped 
at 5 P. M. Rained all day. 

March 9. — Moved at 7 A. M. in advance of the division to 
Lumber River, which we crossed as soon as the pontoons were 
laid, and going five miles camped ; a very hard rain from 2 
until 7 P. M. ; no bottom to the roads, and the train stuck 
along for five miles. Fifty men were sent back to fetch up 
our forage, as the wagon was fast in the mud ; during the 
day we passed Chapel Hill and Montpelier Church. 

March 10. — The regiment worked at corduroying the road 
from daylight until 2 P. M., Avhen we moved forward, but the 
road was so bad that we only went three miles, the division 
going ahead. 

March 11. — Marched fifteen miles to overtake our brio-ade. 
repairing a number of bad places in the road on our way ; 
crossed Big Rock Fish Creek in the afternoon. 

March 12. — Marched 7 miles to Fayetteville, and camped 
southwest of town on the Cape Fear River. A dispatch boat 
came up from Wilmington, and we sent out a mail, having 
reached a point where we can hear from the outside world 
again, after almost two months isolation, and marching 443 
miles. We remained in camp the next day. 

March 14. — After waiting all day, at 4 P. M. we crossed 
the river and camped one and a half mile from the bridge ; 
roads all corduroyed. 

March 15. — Marched northeast twelve miles to near South 
river, where the enemy disputed the passage. Rained al^ 
day — a heavy thunder shower at 2 P. M. 

March 16. — Moved forward two miles, and at 2 P. M. 
crossed South River by wading thigh deep in water; rained 
all day, and we were knee deep in water a good many times 
during the day. A detail of men went back about 10 P. M. 
to bring up the load of the wagon to camp, as the roads were 
so bad. 



74 HISTORY or THE 

March 17. — The regiment detailed as pioneers and Avorked 
hard; passed the 2d division, 2d corps; going 5 mile on the 
Goldsboro road, crossing the Little Cohera river, camped at a 
cross roads, where our entire corps was concentrated. 

March 18. — Our division in front of corps, we marched 9 
miles to Lee's Store, where we took the Clinton Road, and 
going two miles farther to the old Goldsboro road, camped at 
1 P. M. Captured some chickens and got some potatoes. 

March 19.— Waited until 2 P. M. for the three divisions 
of our corps to pass us ; we were then ordered to go with the 
train. After going about 5 miles we were halted and ordered 
to go back over the same road, as a reinforcement to the 14th 
and 20th corps, who had been fighting all day near Averys- 
boro ; we were busy until midnight cooking our rations and 
waiting for the train to pass. 

March 20. — About two o'clock A. M. the train had passed, 
and we started to the rear, and going to the swamp assisted 
wagons out until 9 A. M. ; we then passed our old camp of 
the 18th, and joined the 14th and 20th corps about noon, 
after marching about 12 miles. We marched and counter- 
marched awhile, and finally went into camp. 

March 21, — Marched at 10 A. M. to rejoin our corps; 
the 1st and 2d brigades went into line on the left of the 1st 
division ; our brigade went into line in the rear and stacked 
arms ; leaving them under guard, we went to the rear and 
worked on the roads all day until 6 P. M., when our regiment 
was'detached as a support to the 1st brigade, where they were 
pressed pretty hard ; but we were not used, as Gen. Johnston 
had concluded he could not whip Sherman, and retreated 
during the night. 

A correspondent speaks of it thus: "Toward evening, 
Hazcn's division, of the 15th Corps, had been ordered up to 
fill the gap between the right and left wings of the army, 
and General Sherman's line was complete. 
■ "Then Johnston knew that, for that time, the game was 
up. Against Sherman's concentrated force, amply defended, 
as it Avas by this time, with formidable lines of works, and 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 75 

growing stronger every hour, with new appliances of 
engineering, and the rapid arrival and disposal of fresh bat- 
teries — against this force Johnston felt he was powerless, 
and wisely concluded that, having fought, if he ran away, 
he and his army might live to fight another day. 

"So that was what he did." 

We went in camp as support ; rained all day. 

March 22. — ^We started back at 8 A. M. as pioneers and 
worked hard all day, going only 9 miles. 

March 23. — Moved at 7 A. M. on the Goldsboro road, 
and went about five miles, camping at 11 A. M. The woods 
got on fire near the camp, and we had hard work to keep it 
from running through the regiment. 

March 24. — Started at 10 A. M., crossing the Neuse river 
near the Wilmington Railroad bridge, passed through Golds- 
boro in column of companies, being reviewed by Generals 
Howard and Logan; Ave moved out on the Sun Hill road 
northeast of town, and camped. Captain Moore and Lieu- 
tenant Cochran joined the regiment, being absent since leav- 
ing Atlanta. We remained at Goldsboro and enjoyed a rest, 
bein^ supplied with clothing, of which we stood very much 
in need, as the following by a correspondent, will show : 

"An English or French ofiicer, one who never sees soldiers 
in any but the neatest of order, would laugh to see Sherman's 
army, and laugh still heartier to hear it called an army. — 
They are the motliest troops ever marched through the coun- 
try. Scarcely a soldier has an entire suit of blue. They 
are ragged, and many bare-footed. Some have appropriated 
the finery of the Southern lords ; some you see with fine 
high-hats, swallow-tailed coats, tight-legged breeches, and 
round-toed boots. Some have the broad-brimmed plantation 
hats and sheep -gray clothes, other have the rebel uniform en- 
tire. Some wear their white shirts, others have their woolen. 
Some have yards of fine carpets for bedding, others have 
counterpanes or quilts. Some carry their knapsacks, others 
have nothing but their blankets. Some carry their change 
of clothing, others depend on the country for that, and 



76 HISTORY OF THE 

change at the first fine house they come to. Some carry china 
dishes, others tin-ware. The rebels would have us believe 
that these men all have silver-ware to eat from^ but the boys 
say the "chivalry of the South all have bogus-ware, and 
darned little^of that." 

"The army has suffered for clothing, &c., and in this re- 
spect are badly ofi". It makes them appear in a worse con- 
dition than they are really in. 

" While the army was marching by Gen. Sherman, many 
laughable incidents occurred. The General's attention was 
called to a soldier marching by with a chair on his back. 
"Yes," said the General, "I see, but they can carry what 
they please, just so they carry enough ammunition to fight 
with." 

"An oflicer in the line, marching by in front of his com- 
pany, carrying a basket on his shoulder, was noticed by the 
General, " There," said he, "that's the way my ofiicers 
live. It dont look well on review, but then that's the way 
they have to get along." 

March 28. — The brigade was ordered out on a foraging 
expedition for the division ; we went 14 miles from camp, 
loaded up, and returned, arriving at 6 P. M. ; enjoyed quite 
a frolic, as it relieved us considerable to march 28 miles with- 
out knapsacks. Lieutenant Walker, Company F, and Lieut. 
Miller, Company B, resigned, and honorably discharged by 
the War Department to date. While there. Major Butter- 
wortli. Captain Walker, Company H, Sergt. Major Brewer, 
Sergeant Taggart, Company I, B. Martin, Company E, 
Enoch Scotten, Company G, Tillotson, Company A, Becker, 
Company F, and others, went home on leave. Capt. Walker 
was relieved as A. A. A. G of the brigade, and Lieut. Thos. 
Barlow, Company H, detailed as A. A. D. C. 

On the 22d, the following order was issued to the army : 

" Headquakters Military Division of the Mississippi, 
"In the Field Near Bentonville, N. C,, 

" March 22d, 1865. 

"The General commanding announces to the army that yesterday it 

beat on its own ground the concentrated armies of our enemy, who has 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 77 

fled In disorder, leaving his dead, wounded and prisoners in our hands, 
and burning his bridges on his retreat. 

" On the same day Major General Schofield, from Newbern, entered 
and occupied Goldsboro, and Major General Terry, from Wilmington, 
secured Cox's Bridge Crossing, and laid a pontoon bridge across *he 
Neuse River, so that our campaign has resulted in glorious successes. 
After a march of most extraordinary character of nearly five hundred 
miles, over swamps and rivers, deemed impassable to others, at the most 
inclement season of the year, and drawing our chief supplies from a poor 
and wasted country, we reached our destination in good health and con- 
dition. [Signed] _ W. T. SHERMAN, 

Major General Ccramanding." 



CHAPTER XIIL 

From Goldsboro to Indianapolis. 

[The following is an extract from from Lieutenant Cathcart's diary, 
from April 10th to May 20th, containing the march from Goldsboro to 
Alexandria. — Author. ] 

April 10. — Marched at 10 A. M., and went seventeen 
miles, camping two miles from Pikeville, on the Raleigh 
side ; got into camp at 8 P. M. 

April 11. — Started at 9 A M., going over a very poor 
country ; passed Lowell factory ; some rain and awful roads ; 
crossed a little river in the forenoon. 

April 12. — The official report reached here that Lee had 
surrendered at Appomattox C. H., at 10 A. M. We moved 
at noon, marching 15 miles. 

April 13. — Marched at 10 A. M., went fifteen miles, and 
camped near the Neuse River ; in the evening we came over 
a much better country, rolling and uneven. The army re- 
joiced over Lee's surrender. 

April 14. — Our corps marched on one road, 1st, 2d, 3d and 
4th divisions in the rear ; passed in review as we went through 
the city of Raleigh, before Generals Sherman and Howard. 

April 15. — Remained in camp we went in yesterday after- 
noon ; a heavy thunder storm iu the morning just at day- 
ligt, and tlie rain continued all dav ; rumors that General 



78 HISTORY OF THE 

Johnston has offered to surrender — one thing is certain, that 
the 4th division started in the direction of the enemy, and 
they went without their train or artillery. The Generals are 
of the opinion that the end is now upon us. 

April 16. — A clear and beautiful Sabbath. 

April 17. — Laying in camp, an official dispatch went out 
to Gen. Sherman, who was at Johnston's camp, that our Presi. 
dent was assassinated on the 4th. 

April 18. — Moved into camp about a mile north of the 
State House on the Gaston Railroad ; cars not running ; 
peace rumors, any amount of them. 

April 19. — Heard more peace rumors; we are of the 
opinion that peace is close at hand. We are led to believe 
that to-morrow's paper will contain something official from 
Sherman. 

April 20. — Gen. Sherman announces that arrangements 
have been made with Johnston and other high officials, and 
that if ratified, will make peace from the Potomac to the 
Rio Grande. We all say "welcome peace." 

April 29. — All the ordnance of our corps has been turned 
over, and we are ordered to move in the direction of Rich- 
mond, Va. ; we have remained in camp since the 20th, noth- 
ing of importance transpiring. Started at noon to-day and 
went about 12 miles to the Neuse River ; warm and dusty — 
got to camp early. 

April 30. — Remained in camp ; mustered for pay. 

May 1. — Marched 19 miles and camped at Lewisburg, JST. 
C, a small town ; has been a fine place, but was burnt in 
1860, and the business part destroyed. 

May 2 — Started at 6 A. M., went through Lewisburg and 
came to within nine miles of Warrenton ; poor country — 
marched about eighteen miles. It is a curious sight to see the 
darkeys out on the roads praising General Sherman and his 
army — they were almost crazy, they were so rejoiced to see 
the Yankees. A great many ladies would come from the 
country to the roads, as we marched along, to see the 
army. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 79 

May 3. — Started at 6 A. M., went through Warrentown, 
and it presented a fine appearance, as every house was covered 
with ladies, which made everything look cheerful ; camped 
near the Roanoke River, marching 24 miles ; rather hard on 

the men. 

May 4. — Crossed the Roanoke, a wide river, taking thirty- 
seven pontoons; left camp at 1 P. M., passed the Virginia 
line at about 2 P. M., marching 17 miles and camped near 
Maharem River ; the day was cold, marching good. 

May 5. — Marched at daylight, crossed the Maharem River, 
and passed through Lawrenceburg or Brunswick C. H. ; 
marched 27J miles, warm in the afternoon, rain in the morn- 
ing ; crossed the Nottoway River, went three or four miles, 
and camped. 

May 6. — Started at daylight on the road to Petersburg, 
passing Dinwiddle C. H., and camping within six miles of 
Petersburg, at 1 P. M., marching 17 miles. 

May 7. — Moved five miles to near town and camped. Bill 
Tubbs and myself, rode out and viewed the rebel works, the 
Fort where Grant first broke the lines — they had some heavy 
works, but none better than those around xltlanta. 

May 8. — In the morning Capt. Farrar and myself, went 
out to the look-out made by Grant, 140 feet high, then Avent 
into town ; very warm and sultry. Petersburg is a fine look- 
ing place. 

May 9. — Got ready to move in the morning, but waited 
until noon, when the troops of our division passed, it being 
in the rear of the corps ; the train was not a mile from town 
at 2 P. M. ; marched about 12 miles, and camped at half 
past 6 P. M. 

May 10. — Marched to within 2 miles of Manchester ; got 
to camp at 2 P. M., marching 7 miles. 

May 11. — Issued clothing. 

May 12. — Last night we experienced one of the hardest 
thunder storms that could take place. I heard that it killed 
four Orderlies at corps headquarters ; very heavy wind and 
rain; to-day has been very cool. The 17th corps passed 
through town on its way to Washington. 



80 HISTORY OF THE 

May 13. — Our corps moved for Home, 4th division in ad- 
vance, 1st and 2d in rear, then the regiment wagons, the sup- 
ply trains having gone yesterday. Our train left at 2 P. M., 
came on 10 miles, and camped at dark. 

May 14. — Marched some 8 or nine miles, and camped at 

Hanover C. H. ; yesterday and to-day, came through a fine 

country. Yesterday we crossed the Chickahominy Creek, a 

small aSair. 

May 15. — Marched at 10 A. M., crossed the Pamunkey 

liiver, a small stream of some note, as regard the movements 
of the Army of the Potomac; going 18 miles, camped at 
4 P. M. 

May 16. — Marched at 5 A. M., passed Bowling Green, 

county seat of Caroline county, the county where Booth 
was killed ; marched 10 miles, warm during the day. Last 
night we camped 7 miles south of Bowling Green, to-night, 
we are 5 miles from Frederickburg. Bowling Green is a 
small town, but very old. 

May 17. — Marched at 7 A. M., passed through Fredericks- 
burg, a town of 2,500 inhabitants ; has seen hard service from 
the cannon of both armies; passed Stafford Court House, 
and camped on the north side of Aquia Creek. The coun- 
try this side of Fredericksburg was very rough and hilly. 

May 18. — Marched through Dumfries, an old town, next 
oldest to Jamestown ; camped on the south side of Occoquan 
River, two miles from it. To-day was very warm and sultry ; 

distance 18 miles. 

May 19. — Marched 1st division in advance, came through 
Occoquan, a very old and dilapidated town, and camped five 
miles from Alexandria ; marched 17 miles. Went and visited 
Mount Vernon, and were well paid for our visit. 

May 20. — Laid in camp all day. 

May 21. — Captains Farrar and Powell, received commis- 
sions as Colonel and Lieut. Colonel, but were only mustered 
as Lieut. Colonel and Major. 

May 22. — Moved 6 miles nearer Washington. 

May 23. — Moved to the vicinity of Long Bridge, prepara- 
tory to the review of the Military Division of the Mississippi^ 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 81 

May 24. — Moved at 5 A. M; Adjutant McGlashon de- 
tailed as Aid to General Oliver, commanding division; Capt. 
Walker, Company H, aid to Col. Ilutcliinson commanding 
brigade. After the review, we went into camp three miles 
north of the city. 

Of the review, a correspondent speaks thus: "The fixed, 
stern bearing of General Sherman, his style — which a pro- 
fane person might denominate his " don't care a damnative- 
ness" — characterized his whole army. There was a look 
almost fierce and sullen on nearly every face. There was a 
rigidity of jaw and straight-forward scornfulness of eye in 
every rank, that no observer could fail to mark. The great, 
grim, dingy, gloomy masses, marched as if in solemn con- 
tempt of all such displays; marched with a bitter, business- 
like scowl, as if they might be going to battle. Evidently, 
n© part of the American people have been converted into 
soldiers so thoroughly, as these gaunt veterans of Sherman's 
army. • 

" It is the army of the desolation of the South, that has 
made its mark of blood and ashes for two thousand miles, 
littering the whole line of its tremendous march with graves 
and the ruins of the habitations of its enemies. These are 
the men who brought the war home to the South, and brought 
the first wail of despair from the enemies of American nation- 
ality; and you can read something of this grand and terrible 
history in the dark faces of the heroes. 

" The ambulances were worn, and had many marks of hard 
service and long journeying. The old sti'ctchers, upon which 
the wounded had been carried to the rear, from the battle- 
fields of the far West, were carried along as if for immediate 
use. The absence of all the ornament, all the fuss and 
feathers, and the presence of all the utilities of war, was 
seen from one end to the other of the massive column. The 
army Avas at its best fighting weight and condition. If there 
had been such an army as thi.s four years ago, the war would 
have been ovijr in Mr. Seward's first ninety days. But of 
cour'^e it would take four years to make such an army, in a 



82 HISTORY OF THE 

country Avhere peace had been so exclusively cultivated as 
in ours. 

"Sherman's artillery passed by batteries, six guns abreast, 

and the heavy jnr and sullen rattle of the ponderou? car- 
riages made the pavements tremble. The horses, after all 
their hard work dragging the black muzzled dogs of war 
through the swamps of the Carolinas and the quicksand of 
Virginia, though thin, were in fair serviceable condition, and 
the harness, though plainly it had stood the tug and fret of 
many a weary pull, was good for hard work yet. 

"Sherman's men did not look upon themselves as favored 
by the opportunity of displaying themselves, but regarded 
the performance as a bore of large proportions, and some of 
the line officers were not in line, having embraced a chance to 
avoid a march of nearly fifteen miles through the heat and 
dust. 

"There was a decided diiference in the Armies of the Po- 
tomac and the West, apparent to all spectators. The Wes- 
tern boys looked hard. They were dingy, as if the smoke 
of many battles had dyed their garments, and the dust and 
mud of the sacred soil of a dozen insurrectionary States had 
adhered to them. Their wool hats, well worn and dirty, gave 
them a most somber covering. The weather-beaten style of 
the whole army was only the more apparent in the splendor 
of the unclouded sun. 

" The boys carried their guns a little carelessly (as com- 
pared with the Army of the Potomac), and marched with 
that long, steady, slashing step, in which alone they would 
have made their immortal tour of the continent. They had 
not such a number of fine brass bands as discoursed such elo- 
quent music for the Army of the Potomac, but the deep roll 
of their drums was eloquent enough. Those drums had been 
heard on the banks of the Ohio, and all the way of Sher- 
man's march down to the sea, and up again to the Potomac; 
and they Avould beat marches of victory around the globe, if 
there were orders to do so." 

The following is the organization of the 15th Corps on the 
review: 15th Corps — Major General W. B. Hazen and stajQT. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 83 

1st Division — Brevet Major General C. R. Woods and staff. 
29th Missouri Cavalry, Col. Gage commanding. 1st Bri- 
gade — Brevet Brigadier General W. B. Woods; 7Gth Ohio, 
27th Missouri, 93d Indiana, 31st and o2d Consolidated Bat- 
talion of Missouri Volunteers, 4th Minnesota, and loth In- 
diana. 2d Brigade, Colonel Catterson commanding — 93d 
Illinois, 40th Ohio, 46th Ohio, 26th Illinois, 100th Indiana, 
103d Illinois. 8d Brigade, Colonel George A. Stone com- 
manding — 4th, 9th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st Iowa. 2d 
Division, Major General Oliver, Brevet Brigadier General 
T. Jones; 1st Brigade — 30th Ohio, 6th Missouri, 17 Iowa, 
55th Illinois, 57th Ohio, 6th and 8th Missouri consolidated, 
116th and 127th Illinois, 10th Iowa. 2d Brigade, Brevet 
Brigadier General W. S. Jones— 54th, 47th, 57th, 53d Ohio, 
26th Missouri, 11th Illinois, 83d Indiana. 3d Brigade, Col. 
Hutchinson commanding — 15th Michigan, 48th, 56th and 
90th Illinois, 99th Indiana, 70th Ohio. 4th Division, Brevet 
Major General J. M. Corse and staif ; 1st Brigade, Brigadier 
General Rice — 2d and 7th Iowa, 52d Illinois, 66th Indiana, 
12th Illinois. 2d Brigade, Brigadier General Clarke — 81st 
Ohio, 64th Illinois, 59th Indiana, 18th Wisconsin, 48th In- 
diana. 3d Brigade, Colonel Rowell, commanding 39th Iowa, 
57th, 7th, 66th and 50th Illinois. Artillery Brigade, Lieut. 
Colonel Ross, Chief of Artillery and staff. Light batteries 
B, 1st Michigan, H, 1st Illinois, H, 1st Missouri, and 12th 
Wisconsin. 

After the review was over the officers were very busy 
making out muster-out rolls until June 5th, when the reo-i- 
ment was mustered out by Capt. Nelson, A, C. M. of the 
Division. Leaving Washington they came by way of Parkers- 
burg and Lawrenceburg to Indianapolis, arriving Sunday 
morning, June 11th, 1865 ; came down the Ohio River on 
the Steamer Nashville. Had a reception by Gov. Morton 
and the State Authorities on the 12th, received final payment 
on the 15th, when all seperated for their homes. I will close 
this chapter with Gen. Sherman's Farewell Order: 

" Headquakters Miutart Division of the") 
"Mississippi, in the Field, \ 

" Washington, D. C, Tuesday, May 30. j 
"special field orders no. Tfi. 
'•The General commanding announces to the Armies of the Tennes- 
see and Georgia, that the time has come for us to part. Our work is 
done, and armed enemies no longer defy us. Some of you will be re- 



84 HISTORY or THE ' 

tained in service until further orders. Now that we are about to sejiarate 
and mingle with the civil world, it becomes a pleasing duty to recall to 
mind the situation of national affairs. When, but little more than a year 
ago, we were gathered about the twining cliffs of Lookout Mountain, and 
all the future was wrapped in doubt and uncertainty, three armies had 
come together from distant fields, with separate histories, yet bound by 
one common cause — the Union of our country and the perpetuation of 
the Government of our inheritance. There is no need to recall to your 
memories Tunnell Hill, with llocky Face Mountain and Buzzard Koost 
Gap, with the ugly forts of Dalton behind. We were in earnest, and 
paused not for danger and difficulty, but dashed through Snake Creek 
Gap and fell on Sesaca ; then on to the Ktowah to Dallas and Kenesaw ; 
and the heats of summer found us on the banks of the Chattahoochie, 
far from home, and dependant on a single road for supplies. Again, we 
wern, not to be held back by any obstacles ; we crossed the river and 
fought four heavy battles for the possession of the citadel of Atlanta.' 
That was the crisis of history. A doubt still clouded our future, but we 
solved the problem Destroying Atlanta, we struck boldly across the 
State of Georgia, secured all the main arteries of life used by our enem)', 
and Christmas found us at Savannah. Waiting there only long enough 
to fill our wagom, we began another march, which, for peril, labor d 
results, will compare with any ever made by an organized army. The 
floods of Savannah, the swamjjs of the Combahee and the Edisto, the 
high hills and rocks of the Santec, the flat quagmires of the Pedee an I 
Cape Fear Elvers, were all passed in midwinter, with its floods and rail, 
in the face of an accumulating enemy; and after the battles of Averys- 
boro and Bentonville, we once more came out of the wilderness to mee^ 
our friends at Goldsboro. Even then we paused only long enough to get 
new clothing and to reload our wagons, and again pushed on to Kileigh 
and beyond, until we met our enemy sueing for peace instead of war, and 
offering to submit to the injured laws of his and our country. As long as 
that enemy was defiant, nor mountains, nor rivers, nor swamps, nor 
hunger, nor cold had checked us; but when he who had fought us hard 
persistently, offered submission, your General thought it wrong to pursue 
him further, and negotiations followed, which resulted, as you all know, 
in his surrender. How far the operations of the army have contribute I 
to the overthrow of the confederacy, and to the peace which now dawn 5 
on us, must be judged by others, not by us ; but that you have done all 
that men could do has been admitted by, those in authority, and we have 
a right to join in the universal joy that fills our land because the war is 
over, and our Government stands vindicated before the world by the join 
action of the volunteer armies of the United States. To such as remai i 
n the military service, your General need only remind you that suctesse i 
in ihe past are due to hard work and discipline, and that the same wor'.c 
and discipline are equally important in the future. To such as go home, 
he would only .say that our favored country is so grand, so extensive, so 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 85 

diversified in climate, soil and productions, that every man can surely 
find a home and occupation suited to his tastes, and none should yield to 
the natural impotence sure to resulffrom our past life of excitement and 
adventure. You will be invited to seek new adventures abroad ; but do 
not yield to the temptation, for it will only lead to death and disappoint- 
ment. Your General now bids you all farewell, with the full belief that 
as in war you have been good soldiers, so in peace you will make good 
citizens ;■ and if, unfortunately, new war should arise in our country, 
Sherman's army will be the first to buckle on the old armor, and come 
forth to maintain the Government of our inheritance and our choice.* 
*By order of Major General W. T. SHEKMAN. 
L. M. Datton, Assistant Adjutant General. 



BIOGRAPHICAL. 

Colonel Alexander Fovcler, ♦ 

Colonel Fowler was born in Granville, Ohio, about the 
year 1822. His parents removed to South Bend, Indiana, 
when he was about seven years of age, where he spent his 
youth until he attained his majority. After trying several 
different employments, he learned the carpenters trace; be- 
ing of a roving disposition, he made a tour of the Western 
States, as a journeyman carpenter, ^ot being very success- 
ful he concluded to go East, which he did, stopping at New 
Bedford, a noted seaport. Here he formed a desire to make 
a whaling voyage, and shipped for three years, but before 
sailing, the Captain treated him ver}^ harshly, and he con- 
cluded to runaway, and not go in the vessel, which he did, 
being assisted by an old soldier, who told him many tales of 
soldier life, and took him to visit the Forts at Boston. From 
that visit he dates his first idea of becoming a soldier. He 
went to New York City and commenced work at his trade, 
but his desire to try a soldier life, still haunted him, until he 
finially enlisted in the U. S. Infantry. He spent six- 
months on Governor's Island in drilling, when he was sent 
with a company to the frontier at Fort Desmoines, la., where 
he remained some time, being while there, for good conduct 



86 HISTORY OF THE 

and soldierly qualities, promoted to sergeant. From there 
he was sent to Benton Barracks near St. Louis, Mo., when 
the companies of his regiment were consolidated and ordered 
to Mexico, whije he with other sergeants were left to drill 
recruits at the camp. In a short time he joined his regiment 
and Avas promoted to 1st sergeant. He was in a number of 
engagements, was wounded in a skirmisli near Vera Cruz, 
losing his right thumb, when lie was discharged, having been 
in the service about three years. He returned home after 
spending the winter in Missouri, married and concluded to 
lead a quiet life, but in a year afterward, he concluded to go 
to California, the then " new world " of the west. After 
getting on the frontier, he made preparations to winter pre- 
paratory to an early start across the plains. When spring- 
came, wi^i wife and child he crossed the plains, and after 
many hardships, they succeeded in reaching the Eureka of 
their hopes. Remained there one year, prospering pecuni- 
arily, but his wifes health failing he determined to return to 
the States by way of the Peninsula. While on the Pacific 
Ocean, his wife died, and he returned to Indiana with his 
child. Remaining at home a short time, he made another 
trip to California, being gone about two years, Avhcn he re- 
turned to South Bend, married again, and engaged in busi- 
ness, and thus we find him when the war commenced, pros- 
perous and happy. He im.mediately recruited a company, 
and was assigned to the 15th Indiana, in which regiment he 
was commissioned Captain, April, 1861. After serving 
eight months in West Virginia, he was promoted to Major, 
and served in that capacity through all of General Buell's 
Tennessee campaigns until October 20th, 1802, when he was 
appointed Colonel of the 99th. He served with the regiment 
in all the campaigns, until the arrival at Savannah, Georgia, 
when he was mustered out December 22d, 1864, under an 
order mustering out officers, who had served more than three 
years. He received a sick leave after the battle of July 22d, 
went home and did not join the regiment until after the cap- 
ture of Atlanta. After being mustered out, he returned to 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 87 

South Bend, where he yet resides. Col. Fowler is about six 
feet in hight, slender and straight as an arrow. He is re- 
markably stout and active, the result of the life he has led. 
His education is somewhat defective in the abstract, yet he 
has read much, and is possessed of a fair share of what is 
denominated common sense. He speaks rather to men than 
of them, and is, if he dislikes the actions of a person, ex- 
tremely severe. He is confiding to one whom he believes to 
be a friend, and uncommunicative to one he deems an enemy. 
His patriotism and bravery are above suspicion, and in his 
retirement from the service, he has the satisfaction of know- 
ing that he has served his country faithfully, and that victory 
has perched upon its banner. 



Colonel Richard P. DeHart. 

Col. DeHart was born in Warren County, Ohio, January 
1st, 1836. He came to Indiana in 1855 and commenced 
teaching in Cass and Carrol Counties, to raise means to enable 
him to prosecute his studies preparatory to the practice of 
law, which profession he had chosen. After one year of un- 
tiring labor in teaching, he commenced his professional read- 
ing in the office of Hon. H. P. Biddle of Logansport, in this 
State; at the close of two years, he commenced practice. 
In 1858 he was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the lltli 
Judicial Circuit of Indiana, which position he filled with great 
credit to himself and manifest good to the community. He 
maintained his reputation, and standing as a prosecutor in 
the first rank of his profession. In 1860 he resigned his 
office, and Avas nominated and elected to the State Senate, 
representing the Counties of Cass, Howard and Pulaski. He 
was a Republican in politics, and was elected over Dr. B. F. 
Henderson, of Howard County. His knowledge of Political 
Science is of the first order as well as his legal ability. He 
served through the session of 1860-61 with honor to himself 



88 HISTORY OF THE 

and the satisfaction of his constituents, and returned to 
Logansport, his place of residence. Col. G. N. Fitch was 
recruiting a regiment, the 46th Indiana, at that place in the 
summer of 1861, in which Mr. DeHart enlisted as a private 
soldier, hut was commissioned as Adjutant of the Regiment^ 
September 18th, 1861. He served in that position with that 
regiment in Kentucky and on the Mississippi, going through 
the battles of New Madrid, 'Island No. 10, Fort Pillow, 
Memphis, &c., until October 18th, 1862, when he was pro- 
moted and commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the 99th, in 
which capacity he served faithfully through the Vicksburg 
and Jackson campaigns, until September, 1863, when he was 
detailed by order of War Department, on recruiting service 
in Indiana. He spent the winter in recruiting, and on the 
1st of March, 1864. Avas commissioned Colonel of the 128th 
Indiana Infantry, which he took to the front under General 
Hovey, in the Atlanta campaign. His regiment with others 
of "Raw Hoosiers," distinguished themselves at Resaca and 
other points, in the movement upon Atlanta. He was quite 
seriously wounded, as the following account will show, which 
appeared in the Lafayette Courier, June I7th, 1864: 

" The gallant Colonel of the 128th arrived in this city last 
nisht, and was carried on a stretcher to the residence of his 
father-in-law, Col. R. C. Gregory. His wounds which are 
very severe and possibly mortal, have given him great pain 
on his long and tedious journey from Georgia. He was 
struck by two balls, one passing through the right shoulder 
without striking the bone and coming out midway between 
the elbow and shoulder joint ; and.the other entered the left 
breast and facturing the collar bone, glanced to the fight nnd 
following the line of the breast bone, came out on the opposite 
side within Iwo inches of the first Avound. He was out with a 
small squad -of men reconnoitering and had proceeded about 
two miles beyond our linos, and within thirteen miles of At- 
lanta, when the S({uad was surrounded b^' a superior force 
and cumnianded to surrender. Quick as thought, Colonel 
DeHart wheeled his horse, and drawing hia navy revoh'er 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 89 

called upon an imaginary battalion in his rear to advance on 
a charge. This threw the rebels into some confusion, and 
the whole party escaped with the loss of but one mule. Col. 
DeHart put spurs to his horse, and although disabled in 
bridle arm, and weakened by the profuse flow of blood from 
his wounds, rode into camp five miles distant, and from 
thence to the tent of the division surgeon, who dressed his 
wounds. To remain in the field hospital was almost certain 
death, and the gallant Colonel took the uncertain chances of 
a journey home, and for eleven days and nights he has been 
on the road, and is pretty well used up." 

He finally recovered and not being able for field duty, he 
was detailed on the Military Commission to try the "Indiana 
Conspirators," and at the conclusion of the trial of those 
from Chicago at Cincinnati, which occupied the winter ; and 
in the Spring the war being over, he was mustered out of the 
service April 28th, 1865. He has commenced the practice 
of law in Lafayette, Indiana, where he now resides ; his law 
partner is the Hon. R. P. Davidson. 

Col. DeHart is a man of small stature, being about five feet 
seven inches in hight, but with a very sinewy frame. Being 
a young man, a fair estimate of his abilities cannot be made ; 
but as an orator he has few equals, having that faculty of 
pleasing in his address, that is possessed by few. He is brave 
it has been said by some even to rashness, and has thus far 
faithfully performed his duties in the stations he has been 
called to fill. 



liieutenant Colonel John M. Berkey. 

Colonel Berkey was born January 16th, 1834, in Somer- 
set, Perry County, Ohio, where he was reared and resided 
until 1849, when he went to Columbus, Ohio, and served three 
years as an apprentice at carriage smithing. After his ap- 
prenticeship was over, he went to Tiffin, in that State, where 
he remained about two years attending school — teaching six 



90 HISTORY OF THE 

months of the time. In 1854 he removed to Monticello, 
White County, Indiana, where he attended school six months 
and taught some in that county ; before removing he, how- 
ever, spent six months in Newark, Ohio. He afterward on- 
gaged in the hardware and grocery business in Montictdlo. 
He married the daughter of Captain Irons, of that county. 
In October, 1861, .he enlisted in the 46th Indiana Volun- 
teers, and was commissioned 2d Lieutenant October 24th, '61. 
He served with that regiment seven months and resigned. 
When the 99th was being recruited, he was commissioned as 
Adjutant and on its organization was commissioned Major, 
in which capacity he served until the promotion of Lieut. 
Col. DeHart, when he was commissioned Lieut. Col., his 
rank commencing April 24th, 1864. He served with the 
regiment faithfully, being in command at the battle at Atlanta^ 
July 28th, 1864, until the close of the grand Savannah cam- 
paign when he resigned his commission, January 8th, 1865, 
having been in the service over three years. He returned to 
Indiana, and buying a farm in Iroquois county, Illinois, re- 
moved there, where he now resides. 

Major Berkey is a good specimen of manhood, physically, 
with perhaps the exception of a little awkwardness. A de- 
lineation of his character as it looked to the writer of this, 
can be given in a few words. With good qualities of head 
and heart, he had blended in his organization a quick, violent 
temper, which makes him revengeful to a man that he deems 
an enemy, and possessing such a tcjtnper it is not strange 
that he has such. As a soldier there is one encomium to 
"which he is entitled that ail are not, and that is, whenever 
called upon to discharge any duty of military life, he was 
always ready. Having served his country faithfully, he has 
the satisfaction of knowing he has performed his duty. 
Post-office address, Middleport, Illinois. 



Assistant Surgeon, I. S. Russell. 
Dr. Russell was born in Virginia, about the year 1836, 



NINETY-NINXn INDIANA INFANTRY. 91 

and was consequently, at the time of his death, about 28 years 
of age. He emigrated to Indiana in early life, was educated 
at Bloomington, Indiana, at the State University, and gradu- 
ated in medicine at Louisville. Practiced medicine in Morgan 
County, Indiana. Entered the service as a private soldier 
in Company G, and served in that rank until February 25th, 
1863, when he was promoted to Assistant Surgeon, He 
served in that capacity until the time of his death. He had 
been sick at various times, and his health was never very 
good while in the service. At the siege of Atlanta he was 
taken with the acute dysentery, and died August 10th, 1864, 
adding another to the list of noble men in the Regiment who 
were compelled to yield to the destroyer. 



Assistant Surgeon, Lavrson D. Robinson 

Captain Robinson Avas born in Putnam County, Indiana, 
A. D. 1840, He studied medicine and graduated at the 
Chicago Medical College. He was practicing in Hendricks 
County when he enlisted in the service. He was first appoint- 
ed 1st Sergeant of Company G, and at Louisville he was 
promoted to Assistant Surgeon. He served in that capacity 
until August 11, 1863, when he resigned and returned to 
Hendricks County, where he is now engaged in the practice 
of medicine. Post-office address, Coatesville, Indiana. 



Major W. "W. Butterworth, Surgeon. 

Surgeon Butterworth was born in Warren County, Ohio, 
June 15, 1825, emigrated to La Porte County, Indiana, in 
1836. Educated at Asbury XTniversity. Since 1849 has 
resided in St. Joseph County, engaged in thie practice of 
medicine. On the organization of the regiment he was ap- 
pointed Assistant Surgeon, and had the entire charge of the 
medical department until the arrival at Louisville, when Dr. 



92 HISTORY OF THE 

Robinson was appointed as 2d Assistant. While at Ft. Fow- 
ler, January 29, 1863, he was promoted to Surgeon, and 
served ever since in that capacity in all of the campaigns the 
regiment has made. The life of a Surgeon in the army is 
a difficult one, and one of which, persons unacquainted with 
the service, can have no conception ; he must expect to meet 
censure oftentimes unjustly, and while he endures the hard- 
ships and dangers of the service, is oftentimes unthankfully 
requited by the press and public. Auj encomium that I 
could pay to the character of Major Butterworth would not 
be unjustly given. Mistakes he may have made, (and who, 
I ask, has not ?) yet he can retire from the service with the 
fact established that his career in the army has been a suc- 
cess, and that he has never forfeited the confidence of his 
companions in arms, but has continued steadily from the first 
to advance in their estimation. Address Mishawauka, Ind. 



Isaiah Poffenberger, Assistant Surgeon, 

Dr. Poffenberger was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, 
October 31, 1836; educated at an academy in Butler County, 
Ohio; graduated in medicine at Cincinnati in 1863, when he 
removed to St. Joseph County, Indiana; was appointed As- 
sistant Surgeon March 6, 1865: he did not serve with the 
regiment but a short time, as the muster-out took place soon 
after. P= 0. address, North Liberty, Indiana. 



Martin I. Whitman, Hospital Steward. 

He was born in St. Joseph County, Indiana, September 8, 
1848. He was educated at Northern Indiana College. At 
the time of entry into the service with the 99th, he was a 
medical student; he had served through the three mouths 
campaign on the breaking out of the war. A history of the 
Steward involves a short sketch of the medical department. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 93 

During the first two years a regimental hospital was kept up, 
but during the campaigning after May, 1864, all very sick 
men were sent to the division hospital, where Dr. Butter- 
worth was detailed during the Atlanta campaign. At Louis- 
ville, Memphis, Fort Fowler, Haines' Bluff", Camp Sherman? 
and Scottsboro hospitals were built for the regiment, they 
were arranged so as to be as comfortable as possible for sick 
men. Camp Diarrhea and Typhoid Pneumonia were the 
most troublesome diseases, and when united in the case, were 
almost impossible to control, and death became the result. 
Dr. Butterworth and steward Whitman have had, it might be 
said, almost exclusive control of the department, as they 
have been the only ones with the regiment during one half 
of the time of service. The Steward has served faithfully 
from first to last. Various persons have been detailed in the 
hospital, but John Hicks, Company C, was the only one who 
remained permanently. Address South Bend, Indiana. 



Lieutenant James L. Cathcart, R, Q. M. 

Lieutenant Cathcart, the eldest son of Hon. Charles Cath- 
cart, of La Porte County, was born March 29, 1841, and is 
consequently quite a young man. Previous to his entry into 
the service there is nothing of especial interest in his biogra- 
phy. His inclinations are for mechanics, and he is always 
pleased when he can find anylhing strange in the line of ma- 
chinery. In 1861 he purchased a steam threshing machine 
which he run for some time. He was acting as enrolling 
commissioner for New Durham Township when he entered 
the service. He entered upon his duties as R. Q. M. in Au- 
gust, 1862, appointing as his aids W. N. Severance, Q. M. S. 
and Alva B. Parks as C. S. The former a resident of South 
Bend and the latter of Lake County. There are probably 
no men better known in the regiment than these two ; as they 
had to do with the clothing and rations of the men, and they 
always look at the character of the men on whom they de- 



94 HISTORY OF THE 

pend for bread and apparel. A history of the Q. M. depart- 
ment would properly belong to a sketch of the Q. M. himself, 
but a complete history cannot be given, because the Q. M. 
department was a peculiar "institution" belonging to the 
regiment, that had its OAvn by-laws which were obeyed as long 
as they did not conflict with the "constitution" at head- 
quarters, so that a history of its doings would be a history 
of the men composing the department. A few of these may 
be mentioned. H. H. Haskins, John Hale, Frank Tillotson, 
Edwin Michael, and all the teamsters who belonged to the 
"mess" of muleteers. The Q. M. and Sergeant, with the 
Wagon-master, had charge of the train on the march, and 
each day of the hundreds that we marched, had its own pe- 
culiar duties and experiences. The department was fortun- 
ate in one respect, in all the foraging and marching but two 
or three wagons were captured by the enemy. Lieutenant 
Cathcart Jiad a violin, which article of baggage he always 
managed to transport, aijd when night came on he would sit 
by tlie camp-fire and with the "dulcet notes" of his instru- 
ment while away many an hour for a company, that other- 
wise would have hung heavily upon their hands. When 
orders where issued cutting down officers baggage, on one 
occasion Dr. B. playfully asked him which he would leave 
behind, his violin or coat. He had the most faithful and 
competent Sergeants to assist him in his duties, and although 
the labors of the department were at times immense, with 
their assistance he was enabled to discharge them to general 
satisfaction. He served with the regiment througn all its 
campaigns. While at home on leave of absence, September 
1863, he married Miss Emma Hixon, of Westville, Indiana, 
which place is his present post-office address. 



Adjutant R. "W. Cummins. 

Adjutant Cummins is a son of Rev. Mr. Cummins, of 
La Porte, Indiana, and at the time of his being commissioned 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 95 

in the 99th Indiana, October, 1862, was about twenty years 
of age, having been formerly a Lieutenant in the 35th Indi- 
ana and resigning. He served Avith the regiment until the 
raid in Mississippi, April, 1863, when he was arrested by 
order of Gen. Smith, brought before a court-martial, and in 
September following dismissed the service. He was a good 
soldier so far as the general duties of a soldier is concerned, 
being perhaps better drilled than the majority of oflSccrs in 
the service, especially in the manuel of arms, in Avhich he 
was expert, but his education was defective, especially in 
penmanship, which made it dijQBcult for him to perform the 
duties of Adjutant. He now resides in La Porte, Indiana. 



Daniel R. Lucas, Chaplain. 

Chaplain Lucas was born in the southern part of Boone 
County, Illinois, January 14, 1840. His parents removed 
to Belvidere, in the same county, wdien he was fourteen years 
of age where he attended the academy until he was nineteen, 
years of age ; they then removed to Westville, La Porte 
County, where he engaged in teaching and commenced 
preaching. In 1860 he attended the Normal Institute, Bur- 
nettsville. White County, at the time under the management 
of Prof. A. D. Goodwin, A. M. In the spring of 1861 re- 
moved to Oxford, Benton County, taking charge of the church 
there and preaching in various parts of the county. ' Married 
the youngest daughter of Elder John Longley, of Lafayette, 
Indiana. On entering the service was commissioned Lieut. 
in Company C, and shortly after the organization appointed 
Chaplain. Resigned January 16, 1864. Belongs to the 
Christian church. Address Lafayette, Indiana. 



Adjutant Lorenzo D. McGlashon. 

Lieutenant McGlashon was born at Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 
April 12, 1843. His father removed to Crown Point, Indi- 



96 HISTORY OF THE 

ana, when he was three years of age, and he has resided 
there ever since. Lieut. McGlashon spent his youth in at- 
tending school and clerking for his father. He enlisted in 
Company A, and on the organization of the regiment Avas 
appointed Sergeant-Major, which position he held until Oct- 
ober 5th, 1863, when he was promoted to Adjutant, which 
position he held with credit to himself and the regiment until 
the muster-out of the regiment. He was slightly wounded 
near Atlanta, July 22, 1864. He is a young man and has 
made a good record in the army. Post-office Address Crown 
Point, Indiana. 



Alva B. Parks, Commissary Sergeant. 

Sergeant Parks was born in Jackson County, Michigan, 
January 24, 1838, was a merchant by profession,- residing at 
Dyer Station, Indiana, on his entry into the service. He 
enlisted in Company A, and on the organization of the regi- 
ment was appointed Commissary Sergeant. He served with 
the regiment through its campaignings and was honorably 
mustered-out with it. He is a man of fine accountant abili- 
ties, and in every way a good business man and faithfully 
performed all the duties of his difficult and laborious position. 
Post-office address Dyer Station, Indiana. 



W. N. Severance, Quarter Master Sergeant. 

Sergeant Severance was born at Fort Ann, Washington 
County, N. Y., February 21, 1836, came to Indiana in 1852 ; 
resided at South Bend as a law student before entering the 
service. He served through the campaigns of the regiment 
until the muster-out. He is a young man of good ability 
and a good accountant. He will make a very good lawyer. 
Post-office address South Bend, Indiana. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 97 

Sergeant- Major, Harry Bre'wer. 

Sergeant Brewer was born in Essex County, England, 
January 27, 1844. His parents removed to America when 
he was five years of age, settling in Rochester, N, Y., where 
they remained one year then removed to St. Charles, Illinois, 
a,nd lived five years, then removed to Hobart, Indiana, where 
they resided, when Harry, being eighteen years of age, en- 
listed as a Musician in Company A, but was appointed by 
'Col. Fowler, his Orderly, and on the promotion of Sergeant 
McGlashon, he was made Sergeant-Major, and filled the po- 
sition with ability, becoming acquainted with all departments 
of business belonging to a regiment. He was honorably 
mustered-out with the regiment. He is a fine penman, a 
good book-keeper and has been a faithful soldier. Address^ 
Ypsilanti, Michigan, where his parents reside, 



"Wm. H. H. Spaulding, Leader of the Band. 

Mr. Spaulding entered the service as Musician, in Compa_ 
ny D, and immediately took charge of the musicians of the 
regiment and held the position until the muster-out of the 
regiment. He was mustered as "principal musician" July 
1, 1863, and as leader of the band January 1, 1865. The 
only band the 99th ever had was composed of fifes and drums . 
although they could not discourse quite as excellent music, 
yet they could beat the "long roll" or reveille as well as the 
finest toned "silver horn." He had a very difficult and un- 
thankful task to perform, yet he did it without murmuring. 
Address, Peru, Indiana. 



Captain Daniel F. Savryer. 

In regard to the early history of Capt. Sawyer I know 
nothing, except that he spent a number of years on the lakes 



98 HISTORY OF THE 

(I believed in command of a ship, and afterwards made a trip 
to California. He was living in Lake County, at Merrillville. 
when the var commenced being one of the Commissioners 
of the Coimty. Although about forty-five years of age, he 
concluded it was his duty to enter the service, and recruiting 
a company he was unanimously elected Captain, and 09 
organization of the regiment was lettered "A," company. 
He was with the regiment all the time until his death, which 
took place February 12th, 1863. At Camp Joe Reynolds 
he was in command of the reriment, and was urged bv some 
to accept a •• field" office, but he peremptorily declined it, 
prefering to serve with his company. The campaign in Mis- 
eissippi and the winter at Fort De Hart was so disagreeable 
that ere he became inured to the service, he was taken sick 
and his frame being somewhat broken down, he could not 
rally and died ; falling like thotisands of others have fallen, 
not in the sanguinary battle-field, but by the relentless hand 
of disease. His loss was severely felt by his company and 
the regiment, and he will ever be remembered by the survi- 
Tors, and as loug as they shall take an interest in the 
history of the noble band of their comrades who have fallen 
in the cause of liberty and union. 

Captain Sawyer was blest hj nature with an excellent con- 
stitution, but it had become broken by exposure until he was 
not able to endure the hardships to which he was subjected 
in the profession of arms. Although a rather wicked man, 
he was kind and hospitable, and ardently attached to hLs 
friends, willing to do anything to accommodate them. As a 
company commander he was ready to do anything and every 
thing for his men that he could possibly do for their comfort 
and welfare. His remains were taken home to Lake County, 
where they now repose. 



•'The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power. 
And all that beaut j, all that wealth e'er gave, 

Await alike the inevitable hour. 
The paths of glory lead bnt to the grave."' 






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Captain Wells w.i^ - -> . P.-jiu- Lake Co«ntT In- 
diana, Jane 6, ISS^ . s alvax-s resided. Oft mi 
iag of age he engag^e^^ : /il the acg;aaizatMa of 
99Ui, when he enlfet- ' "^^ was afipeinted 1^ 
Sergeant at the cr^ isy. aad sorvd as 
sadk antil Feb- li Icm'J Isi La»- 
tananty and on theresizi.^. , :. L^: a,^ was pro- 
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loo HISTORY OF THE 

recovered he- resigned his commission April 28, 1864, soo» 
after being mustered. He returned to his place of birth and 
residence, Crown Point, where he still resides. He married 
Miss Nancy J. Vanhouten in 1859. 



Captain Alfred H. Heath. 

Captain Heath entered the service as Corporal of Compa- 
ny A, and served as such, being one of the color guard, until 
January 1863, when he was promoted to Sergt., to 1st Sergt. 
in Feb. 1863; to 2d Lieutenant November 1863; to 1st 
Lieutenant, April 7, 1864, to Captain, September 9, 1864 ; 
thus rising successively through each grade from Corporal to 
Captain, filling each station with ability and decision of 
character. He was detailed A. A. A. G. of the brigade for 
some time ; also in the Pioneer Corps, stations which he filled 
with honor to himself and good to the cause. Captain Heath 
is an educated man, about 27 years of age, one of those men 
who reflect honor upon the cause of our country by their 
steadfastness in support of the right. He was born in St. 
Lawrence County, N. Y., November 28, 1838. His parents 
removed to Michigan in 1845 ; he went to Crown Point in 
1861, and resided there when he entered the service. He 
was mustered-out with the regiment. Address, Crown Point, 
Indiana. 



Lieutenant. John P. Merrill. 

Born in Lake County, Indiana, October 13, 1842, where 
he has always resided ; was engaged in farming when he en- 
tered the service as Sergeant in Company A, and served in 
that capacity until October 31, 1864, when he was promoted 
to 1st Lieutenant. He served his time out and was mustered 
out with the regiment. Address, Merrillville, Indiana. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 101 

Captain James H. Carr. 

Captain Carr is a man about 35 years of age ; of his early 
history I know nothing. He was engaged in the mercantile 
business in Greenfield, Hancock County, when he entered the 
service, and is living at the same place now. He recruited 
Company B, and entered the service as Captain, remaining 
with the regiment until January 20, 1863, Avhen, his health 
failing, he resigned his commission and returned to Indiana. 
He was an excellent company commander, and had he enjoy- 
ed good health, would have made a very efficient officer. 
Address, Greenfield, Indiana. 



Captain George Tague. 



Captain Tague is a physician by profession, a resident of 
Hancock County. His age is about 30 years. Of his early 
history I know nothing. He entered the service as 1st 
Lieutenant Company B, served as such until April, 1863, 
when he was appointed Captain on the resignation of Captain 
Carr. He was very sick at Memphis, on the first campaign, 
and never fully recovered. He came home in the autumn of 
1863, and was very sick ; so he resigned his commission 
January 5th, 1864, seeing there was no hope of being fit for 
active service. Captain Tague was a good officer, and gave 
satisfaction to his Company and to his superior officers. 
Address Cleveland, Indiana. 



Captain Robert P. Audis. 



Captain Andis was born in Washington County, Virginia, 
March 21st, 1830, came to Indiana in 1844, and in 1845 en- 
listed in the Mexican war, served about 14 months, being in 
some engagements when only 16 years of age. He was 
living in Hancock county when he entered the service as 2d 



102 HISTORY OP THE 

Lieutenant Company B. He served in that capacity until 
April 9tli, 1863, when he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, 
and on March 20th, 1864, to Captain. He took command of 
his Company and commanded them through all the Atlanta 
campaign until the memorable 22d of July, when as the 
enemy were advancing he fell with his skull pierced by a 
rifle ball. He was taken to the hospital senseless, as far as 
speech was concerned, and seeing that the ball had entered 
the brain as they supposed, the Surgeons gave him up to die. 
But fortunately, or providentially, the ball had come out 
unknown to them. His sensations were peculiar at the time, 
as he could understand every thing and could not reply nor 
put a sentence on paper intelligibly. After untold suffering 
he was brought home, and has so far recovered as to travel 
somewhat. His mind is affected some, although he is capa- 
ble of doing any kind of business as well as ever. Not 
being able for the field, he was discharged December 14th, 
1864, with a scar that he will carry to his grave. I think I 
hazard nothing in saying Captain Andis was almost univer- 
sally beloved in the regiment. Post-office address, Greenfield, 
Indiana. 



Captain Isaiah A. Curry. 

Captain Curry was born near Greenfield, Hancock County, 
Indiana, July 16th, 1835, where he has always resided, 
living on a farm and being a farmer by profession. He was 
married to Miss Mary C. Thomas, in December, 1857. He 
enlisted as a private in Company B, but was soon after ap- 
pointed 1st Sergeant, which rank he held until January 1st, 

1863, when he was appointed 2d Lieutenant. On March 20th, 

1864, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, and April 19th, 

1865, he was mustered as Captain, which position he held at 
the muster out of the regiment. He served faithfully through 
all the campaigns of the regiment, and was promoted suc- 
cessively through each grade in his company. His residence 
is three miles north-east of Greenfield. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTBY. 1,03 

Lieutenant Henry Miller. 

Lieutenant Miller entered the sevice as a private soldier, 
Company B, and served as such until October 31st, 1862, 
when he was promoted to corporal, and April 10th, 1863, to 
1st Sergeant. In March, 1864, he was home on recriting 
service, recruiting Company B up to the minimum, he was 
commissioned 2d Lieutenant. He served in that rank until 
his discharge for disability, February 13th, 1865. His 
health is very bad yet, and he is not permitted to enjoy life 
much. Address Greenfield. 



Lieutenant John M. Alley. 

Lieutenant Alley is a teacher by profession. He was born 
in Rush County, Indiana, January 29th, 1836, entered the 
service from Hancock county as Sergeant Company B, 
was promoted to 1st Sergeant October 31st, 1864, to 1st 
Lieutenant April 27th, 1865, and was mustered out with the 
regiment. He was an intelligent, faithful soldier. Address 
Greenfield, Indiana. 



Captain Jacob BrevT-er, 

Captain Brewer was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Septem- 
ber 4th, 1817. He was raised partly in Ohio and partly in 
Virginia, and when 19 years of age, in 1836, he removed to 
Porter County, Indiana, where he lived and labored at his 
trade (blacksmith), until he entered the service. At the time 
of his enlistment he Avas living in Valparaiso, where he owned 
a shop. On the organization of Company C, he was chosen 
Captain, which post he held about one year. His health was 
not good, and like many other old men he soon broke down 
in the service, and was compelled to resign, which he did 
May 7th, 1863, and returned to his home in Porter County, 
where he still resides, although his health is not perfectly 



104 HISTORY OF THE 

restored yet. He has two boys who have served their coun- 
try faithfully during the war, one of them in the 99th. . Ad- 
dress Valparaiso, Indiana. 



Captain Charles M. Scott. 

Captain Scott was born in Fayette County, Indiana, Janu- 
ary 22d, 1833. When five years of age his father removed 
to Yorktown, Delaware County, where he remained two years, 
and then removed to Tippecanoe County. When sixteen 
years of age, Charles concluded he would go to the land of 
gold, which he did, remaining in California three years before 
he returned to Indiana. He remained at home with his father 
three years and then took another trip to California ; being 
gone one year and a half. In 1857 he married Miss Eliza- 
beth Murdock, of Tippecanoe County, and removed to Benton 
County, on a farm, where he resided when he enlisted in the 
volunteer service. On the organization of Company C, he 
was appointed a Sergeant, and in February 1863, was pro- 
moted to 1st Sergeant, and in February 1864, vacancies 
occurring in all the Company officers, he was appointed 
Captain; which rank he held until the muster out of the 
regiment. After the Atlanta campaign was over he received 
leave of absence. While at home he was taken sick and was 
not able to join the regiment until the arrival at the coast. 
In the meantime he was reported absent without leave and 
dismissed the service. He brought the matter before the War 
Department, and was reinstated in his position. He was a 
faithful officer, and commanded his company with ability. 
Address Oxford, Indiana. 



Lieutenant William Mackey, 



Lieutenant Mackey was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, 
March 24th, 1830. He is of Scotch descent, though his 



NmETY-NlNTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 105 

fatlier was born in Ireland, When six years of age his 
father removed to Logan County, Ohio, where he lived on a 
farm until William was twenty-one. He then commenced 
Jife for himself by laboring at various points in that county, 
part of the time as a carpenter, until 1854, when he married 
Miss Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. G. A. Gregg, pastor 
of the Presbyterian church, Bellefontaine, Ohio (now de- 
■ceased), and immediately removed to a farm in Porter County, 
Indiana. He afterward commenced working again as a 
mechanic, and here we find him on the organization of the 
regiment, when he was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant of 
Gompacy C. He served faithfully in that position until the 
summer of 1863, and was conspicuously noticed for his 
bravery during the Jackson, Miss, campaign. His health 
failed somewhat durino; the summer, and on moving; from 
Memphis to Chattanooga he was sent with sick men to luka, 
Mississippi, where a trouble occurred about some sutler goods, 
and a quarrel between him and the 2d Lieutenant of his 
Gompany, Harman, finally resulted in his being dismissed 
from the service, in October 1863. Space forbids details of 
the afi'air, but in justice to him I will say, that all the officers 
with but two exceptions in the regiment, gave him a recom- 
mendation certifying that they believed he was unjustly 
dismissed, and that it was a misfortune and not a fault of his, 
and their confidence in him was not lessened by his dismissal. 
He returned to his home in Porter Gounty where he now re- 
sid es. Address Hebron, Indiana, 



Lieutenant Prederick TV. Dravraus. 

Lieutent Drawans was born March 30th, 1835, in the 
the village of Medrin, Bromberg District, Pozen Province, 
Prussia, where he was reared. When 15 years of age his 
father died and left him to take care of his mother, who lived 
on a small farm, When 19, he was called into the military- 
service of the Prussian Kingdom, and served three years ic 



106 HISTORY OF THE 

the second Regiment of Guards, whicli was King William's 
body guard, stationed in Berlin. After one years service 
he was appointed Corporal and afterward Sargeant, On his 
discharge from the service he returned to the farm, and re_ 
mained one year. Having heard a great deal about Ameri- 
ca, he resolved to visit this country, and in 1859 he bade his 
mother and brothers farewell and came to America. He 
stopped in LaPorte County, Indiana, and commenced work, 
and soon learned the English language and was doing well. 
Loving liberty, he felt it his duty to go into the army, and he 
did so; enlisting at Valparaiso under Captain Brower. On 
the organization of the Company he was appointed Sergeant, 
and soon after Color Sergeant of the Regiment. He carried 
the colors one year and a half when he was promoted to 1st 
Sargeant, and in March 1864, he was commissioned 1st 
Lieutenant. He served faithfully until January 31st, 1865, 
when he resigned his commission to attend to private business 
in Germany. Address Valparaiso, Indiana. 



Iiieutenant William Savage. 

Lieutenant Savage entered the service as a private soldier 
in Company C. His promotions are in the following order: 
To Corporal January 1863, to Sergeant April 1864, to 1st 
Lieutenant April 21st, 1865. He is a son of Samuel Savage, 
Esq., Sheriff of Benton County. He is a younc; man about 
21 years of age, a fine specimen of manhood, is entitled with, 
many others, to a title that is one of the highest honors. — 
a good soldier. Address Oxford, Indiana. 



Colonel Josiah Farrar, 



Colonel Farrar was born in Jefferson County, New York, 
September 25th, 1826, and came to Indiana in 1846, and re- 
sided at various points; spending a year in Michigan, ma- 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 107 

king liis home principally in Peru, where he has resided 
steadily since 1852. He studied law in Rochester, N. Y. 
He engaged in the practice of that profession in partnership- 
with his brother, John L. Farrar, in Peru, about 10 years 
before he entered the service ; recruiting Company D, of 
which he was chosen Captain. He commanded his Company 
on all the campaigns except the Chalmers raid. At the 
battle of Atlanta, July 22d, 1864, he was in coiiimand of the 
brigade skirmishers. At the battle of the 28th, he was sec- 
ond in command of the regiment, while Colonel Berkey was 
sick during the siege of Atlanta he commanded the regiment 
one week, when the duty was very difficult to perform. On 
the arrival at Savannah, being the ranking officer of the 
regiment he succeeded to the command, which he held until 
the muster out of the regiment. On May 20th, 1865, he 
was mustered as Lieutenant Colonel, and on the mustering 
out of the regiment received a commission as Colonel. He 
was one of but two of the original Captains that served their 
time out. He also commanded the regiment during the re- 
connoisance toward Dalton and Rocky Face, in February 
1864. He has been a faithful soldier, and retires with the 
satisfaction of having done his duty. Post-office address, 
Peru, Indiana, 



Captain George W. Norris. 



Captain Norris was born in Dayton, Montgomery County, 
Ohio, December 18th, 1830, where he attained his majority 
without any remarkable incident, receiving a common school 
■education. He mai-ried in 1854, and emigrated to Indiana 
in 1859, and entered in partnership with Lieut. John Clifton, 
of Peru, Indiana, as builders, bricklayers, &c., which trade 
he had learned and was thus engaged when the rebellion 
commenced. He enlisted as a private soldier in Company 
D, and on arriving at camp in August, 1862, was appointed 
1st Sergeant. On the resignation of Lieutenant Hamlin lie 



108 HISTORY OF THE" 

was commissioned 2d Lieutenant, January 1st, 1863, and 
served with that rank until the resignation of Lieutenant 
Clifton, when he was appointed 1st Lieutenant, to take rank 
August 22d, 1863. ile served in that capacity until the 
close of the campaign to Savannah when he took command 
of the company, and on May 30th, 1865, was promoted to- 
Captain, which position he held on the muster out of the 
the regiment. In all positions he has heen called to fill he 
has faithfully discharged his duty. Address Peru, Indiana, 



Lieutenant John Harvey, 

Lieutenant Harvey was born in Lanaarkshire, Scotland,. 
September 7th, 1830. His parents removed to Toronto^ 
Canada, in 1834 ; to Gennessee County N. Y., in 1853. He 
came to Fulton County, Indiana, in 1855, to Peru in 1858, 
where he resided, (his occupation being that of a eooper), 
when he entered the service as Sergeant of Company D, and 
on April 10th, 1863, was promoted to 1st Sergeant, During 
the engagement July 22d, 1864, he was severely wounded in 
the hip. Receiving a furlough he came home, recovered, and 
rejoined the regiment at Raleigh, April 25th. On May 21st, 
1865, he was mustered as 1st Lieutenant, which rank he 
held on the muster out of the regiment. Although not born 
upon the soil he is nevertheless a devoted lover of our coun- 
try and its institutions of freedom, and has done all that he- 
could to maintain them. Address Peru, Indiana. 



Captain Daniel Ash, 



Captain Ash was born in Rowsbury, Wayne County, Ohio- 
August 31st, 1819, He removed to Indiana in an early day, 
and engaged in farming, which occupation he has followed 
thus far through life. He was married to a daughter of 
Captain Turner of Marshal County, in 1842. He entered 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 109 

the service as Captain Company E^ which position he held 
until his resignation, April 24th, 1863, at Moscow, Ten- 
nessee, on account of ill health, when he returned to his home 
near Morocco, Newton County, where he still resides. 



Captain Samuel Moore. 



Captain Moore was born in Jennings Cour^ty, Indiana, in 
1839. When 13 years of age his parents removed to near 
Lafayette, Ind., where they resided a number of years. 
Captain Moore served through the three months service in 
the 9th Ind., when he returned to Newton County, and was 
engaged in farming and trading when he entered the 99th 
as 1st Lieutenant Company E. He was promoted to Cap- 
tain May 10th, 1863, and commanded the Company until the 
close of the Atlanta campaign, when he came home on leave 
of absence and could not join the regiment until the arrival 
at Goldsboro, being in the meantime, February 6th, 1865, 
dismissed the service, but was reinstated to command by 
order of the War Department, April 13th, 1865. On the 
muster out of the regiment he rceived a complimentary com- 
mission as Major. Address, Morocco, Indiana; 



Lieutenant Elias M. Shaner. 

On the organization of Company E, he was commissioned 
2d Lieutenant, in which capacity he served until May 1863, 
when he was appointed 1st Lieutenant, and served as such 
until September 20th, 1864 ; after the close of the Atlanta 
campaign he resigned. His health never was very good, and 
a short time after his return to Indiana he died. A noble 
patriotic young man he was, respected by all with whom he 
came in contact, and he may be counted as another in the 
list of fallen heroes. Address, Kent's Station, Indiana. 



110 HISTORY OF THE 

Lieutenant William W. Dow^ns. 

I have lost my dates in regard to this officer. He is about 
24 years of age ; served some time in the 9th Indiana before 
he entered the 99th. He was appointed 1st Sergeant Com- 
pany E on its organization, promoted to 2d Lieutenant June 
13, 1863, to 1st Lieutenant November 1, 1864, and received 
a complimentary commission as Captain, but was not muster- 
ed. He was slightly wounded before Atlanta, and was in 
command of the company from Atlanta to Washington, ac- 
quitting himself well. Address, Brookston, ludiana. 



Captain George H. Gwin. 



Captain Gwin was born I believe in Southern Indiana, 
about the year 1820, and resided for some time in Floyd 
County. He went to Mexico as a soldier in the noted 2d 
Indiana Volunteers, commanded by Col. Bowles, that gave 
Indiana's soldiers in this war the glorious battle-cry of "Re- 
member Beuna Vista." Whatever may have been the justice 
or injustice of the charge brought against the regiment for 
cowardice when attacked by overwhelming numbers, they 
became disorganized and were ordered to retreat by Colonel 
Bowles, a body of them, among whom was the subject of 
this sketch, rallied and fought bravely until the battle was 
over. After his discharge from the army he removed to 
White County, Indiana, where he resided engaged in farming 
and stock raising until his entry into the service as Captain, 
in which capacity he served over two years, resigning Nov. 
8, 1864. He returned to his home in White County where 
he now resides. 

Captain Gwin was the last of the original captains who 
were old men that left the regiment, all the rest had died or 
been compelled to resign and he completed the list. Captain 
Gwin was a blacksmith by profession, and worked some at 
various times at his trade. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. Ill 

Captain Andre^v Cochran. 

Captain Cochran was born in Jefferson County, Indiana, 
November 2, 1822, where he was reared. Removed to Mad- 
ison when 22 years of age and lived there five years ; lived 
in New Albany two years when he removed to White Coun- 
ty where he has resided ever since, engaged at his occupa- 
tion, being a carpenter. On the organization of Company 
F, he was appointed 1st Lieutenant, which position he held 
until April, 1865. On October 8, 1864, he was sick and 
compelled to leave the regiment, and did not join them until 
their arrival at the coast, when he took command of the 
Company, and was appointed Captain April 9, 1865, which 
rank he held on the muster-out of the regiment. He was a 
faithful officer. Address, Brookston, Indiana. 



Lieutenant George S. Walker. 

Lieutenant Walker was born in Hardy County, Virginia, 
September 30, 1830. When two years of age his father re- 
moved to,. Tippecanoe County, Indiana, where George Avas 
reared and has since lived On coming of age he commenced 
the life of a farmer as a profession, and marrying in 1853, 
he located near the Battle Ground and commenced life for 
himself, and was thus engaged when the war commenced. On 
the organization of Company F, he was elected and com- 
missioned 2d Lieutenant, in which capacity he served through 
all the campaigns of the regiment until the battle of Atlanta, 
July 22, 1864, when he was severely wounded in the hand, 
from which he suffered a great deal being sick from fever 
besides. He received leave of absence and came to Indiana? 
where he remained some time, his wound healing very slow* 
He rejoined his regiment on the coast, after the Savannah 
campaign, and after the arrival at Goldsboro he Avas honora- 
bly discharged by the W^ar Department, to date February 4> 



112 HISTORY OF THE 

1865. He returned to his home near the Battle Ground 
where he now resides. 



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Lieutenant John T. Ramey. 

Lieutenant Ramey entered the service as Sergeant of Com- 
pany F, was promoted to 1st Sergeant, March 1864 ; to 1st 
Lieutenant April 20, 1865, and died at City Point, Virginia, 
May 16, 1865. He was a faithful soldier, but just after his 
promotion, before he was permitted to enjoy the honors of 
his position, won by faithfulness in the discharge of his du- 
ty, he was stricken down, and I add his name to the list of 
the roll of honor. 



Captain Tilberry Reid. 

• Captain Reid was the oldest officer in the regiment, and 
when he entered the service it was thought by many that he 
was too old to endure the fatigue of military duty, as he was 
about 56 years of age. He continued with the regiment, but 
his health failed and he sickened and died January 1, 1863, 
at Holly Springs, Mississippi. In regard to his early life 
all that the writer knows is that he was at the time of his 
entry into the service, and some time previous, a resident of 
Hendricks County. It was a fact of common remark by 
many that it was a peculiar circumstance that ere one year 
of service expired, all but one of our captains who were old 
men hud died or been compelled to resign for disability, a 
fact that furnishes proof that none but men of iron constitu- 
tions can undergo the hardships of a soldiers life. Captain 
Reid had a son in the regiment who was a noble young man, 
but like his father he fell a prey to disease ; he died just after 
receiving his commission as Lieutenant, at Moscow, Tenn. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTKT. 113 

Captain John Worrel. 

Captain Worrel was born in Harrison County, Kentucky, 
April 17, 1837. In 1839 his father removed to Hendricks 
County Indiana, where the captain has since resided, receiv- 
jng a fair education, and on coming of age engaged in farm- 
ing and trading in stock of various kinds. On the organiza- 
tion of Company G, he was elected and commissioned 1st 
Lieutenant, in which rank he served until the death of Capt. 
Reid, when he was promoted to Captain, to rank from Janu- 
ary 1st, 1863, in which capacity he served through all the 
campaigns of the regiment until the close of the Atlanta cam- 
paign, when he resigned his commission, September 23, 
1864, and returned home. His Post-office address is Clayton, 
Hendricks County. 



Captain Benjamin P. Thomas. 

Captain Thomas was born in Baltimore, Maryland, April 
9th, 1831. Came to Hendricks County, Indiana, May 1853, 
occupation — merchant. Entered the service as 2d Lieuten- 
ant Company GT, promoted to 1st Lieutenant April 9th, 1863, 
to Captain October 11th, 1864, and mustered out as such 
with the regiment. Captain Thomas was a fine officer, a 
good business man and filled the various positions in which 
he was called to act, with more than ordinary ability. He 
was acting Adjutant of the regiment on various occasions, 
and A. A. A. Gr. of the brigade about three months. Ad- 
dress Clayton, Indiana. 



Iiieutenant John C. Hussey. 

Lieutenant Hussey was born in Randolph County, N. C, 
April 26th, 1842. Came to Hendricks County, Ind., in 1852, 
and remained with his parents two years, when they removed 



114 HISTORY OF THE 

to Gentry County, Missouri, and remained 9 years, when he 
came back to Hendricks county. Entered the serivce as 
Sergeant Company G, promoted to 1st Sergeant April 10th, 
1863, to 2d Lieutenant June 13th, 1863, to 1st Lieutenant 
October 30th 1864, which rank he held on the muster out of 
the regiment. He is a noble young man, and has acquitted 
himself well in the army. Address Belleville, Indiana. 



Brevet Major Joseph B. Homan. 

Major Homan was born in Henjiricks County, Indiana? 
September 16th, 1838, where he was reared. On the break- 
ing out of the rebellion he immediately enlisted as a private 
soldier in the 3 months' service, in the 7th Indiana. On 
being mustered out he went to Iowa and assisted in recruit- 
ing a company, and was assigned to the 13th Iowa, in which 
he was commissioned 1st Lieutenant. They were ordered to 
the field soon, and took part in the battle of Shiloh ; Lieuten- 
ant Homan commanding his company (D). His loss was 19 
men out of 64 engaged. He was wounded himself, and 
soon after received leave of absence — came home and 
recruited company H, of the 99th, of which he was appoint- 
ed Captain, and was mustered out of his old regiment. He 
commanded his company until December 23d, 1863 when he 
was detailed as Assistant Inspector General of the brigade,, 
which he held until July 12th, 1864, being in the meantime 
breveted Major. He joined the regiment and took part in 
the battle of July 22d, 1864, where he was taken prisoner, 
transported to Macon, Charleston and other points, and ex- 
changed with General Stoncman at Rough and Ready, Sept. 
28th. Took command of the Regt. on the Hood pursuit, after 
which he received leave of absence — came to Indiana, and 
Bcccmbcr 26th, 1863, resigned his commission, having served 
faithfully over three yeai-s. He has married since leaving 
the service, and is now living in Danville, Hendricks County, 
Indiana. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 115 

Captain William M. Walker. 

Captain "Walker was born in Monroe County, West Vir- 
ginia, 1837. His parents came soon after to Pendleton, Ind., 
and when he was 5 years of age to Hendricks County, where 
he was living when he entered the service for three months 
in the 7th Indiana, Company A, on the breaking out of the 
war. On enlisting in the 99th, he was appointed 2d Lieu_ 
tenant Company H; promoted to 1st Lieutenant May 1st 
1863, to Captain January 2d, 1865, which rank he held on 
the muster out of the regiment. Captain Walker had com- 
mand of the Company some time, and was detailed A, A. A. 
G. of the brigade about four months, and filled the stations 
satisfactorily and with credit to himself. His occupation is 
that of a merchant. He is however, a mechanic ; having 
learned the carpenter trade. He had the misfortune to lose 
a very amiable wife while he was absent in the service, on the 
South Carolina campaign. Post-office address, Paxton, Ford 
County, Hlinois. 



Iiieutenant John F. Parsons. 

Lieutenant Parsons was born in Hendricks County, about 
the year 1836, where he was reared, learning the carpenter 
trade. Entered the service as 1st Lieutenant Company H, 
and held the position until his death, which occurred March 
26th, 1863, at Fort Fowler, Tennessee. He was one of the 
noblest men in the regiment, and filled his position with 
dignity and honor ; but alas, the fell destroyer came and he 
went hence to mingle with his comrades here no more, but I 
trust we can all say, 

" Brave man 1 though death untimely came 

To life but just begun, 
High on our country's' roll of fame 

Shall ages live thy honored name, 
Unsullied as the sun." 



116 HISTORY OF THE 



Lieutenant Thomas Barlovy. 



Lieutenant Barlow entered the 99th as a private soldier in 
Company H, being but 18 years of age. He Was promoted 
to Corporal May 12th, 1863, to 1st Sergeagt March 1st, 
1864, to 1st Lieutenant April 19th, 1865, with which rank 
he was mustered out with the regiment. He was in command 
of the Company on the South Carolina Campaign, and was 
detailed as A. A. D. C. to the brigade commander some time. 
He was an able and accomplished officer for a young man. 
Address Indianapolis, Indiana. 



Ldeatenant Nehemiah Ra'wiingfl. 

Lieutenant Rawlings entered the service as 1st Sergeant 
Company H, was promoted July 3d, 1863, to 2d Lieutenant, 
which rank he held until bis resignation, September 17, 1861:, 
On leaving the service he removed to Tippecanoe County, 
Ind., where be yet resides. Address Montmorency, Ind. 



Lieutenant Colonel William V. Powell. 

Colonel Powell was born in Brown County, Ohio, Blay 22d, 
1826. His parents removed to Indianapolis, Indiana, in 
1830, where they resided until 1835, when they removed t& 
Shawnee Prairie, Tippecanoe County, Ind. In 1847, the 
year William attained his majority, they removed to Miami 
County. Here he remained quietly at work until the great 
excitement about the discovery of gold in California, 
Leaving the State in the spring, after a long and wearisome 
journey, with many narrow escapes from starvation and the 
Indians, he arrived atHangtown, Eldorado County, California, 
ragged and penniless, August 1850. He endured the hard" 
ships and dangers of California life about three years, when 
he returned to the States by the peninsula route, arriving at 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 117 

home July 1853. On the 11th of September following, he 
married Miss Mary A. Smith, of Howard County, Ind. He 
then felt satisfied to settle down as a farmer, which he did, 
and continued in that occupation until he entered the army, 
living at Xenia, Miami County. He entered the service as 
Captain Company I, in which capacity he served until May 
20th, 1865, when he was promoted to Major, receiving at the 
same time a commission as Lieutenant Colonel. Col. 
Powell served faithfully through all the campaigns of the 
regiment, being with Colonel Farrar the only original Cap- 
tains who served their time out. Address Xenia, Indiana. 



Captain Ira B. Myers. 

Captain Myers was born in Muncietown, Deleware County, 
Indiana, August 10th, 1840, where his father lived until 
1842, when he removed to Lagro, Wabash County. Living 
here, he removed after living in Attica, Fountain County, 
six months, to a farm in Whi<^e County in 1858. Here Ira 
worked one year on a farm and attended the Battle Ground 
Institute one year, and taught school six months. In March 

1861, his father removed to Peru, Miami County, Indiana, 
where he entered school. He had but just commenced when 
the rebellion broke out, and he enlisted in the three months' 
service, with the rank of 2d Lieutenant, but the company 
could not be accepted as there were so many. In January 

1862, he was married to Miss Maggie Robinson, of Peru, and 
entered upon the study of law with his father-in-law, S. W. 
Robinson, Esq., that being his profession. Here he remained 
until August 1862, when he determined again to enter the 
service, which he did, recruiting 40 men and forming a con- 
solidation with Captain Powell, formed Company I, of which 
Company he was elected 1st Lieutenant, which rank he held 
until June 1st, 1865, when he was promoted to Captain, 
having previously had command of the company some time, 
which duty he performed faithfully. He was a faithful, effi- 



118 HISTORY OF THE 

cient officer is the highest enconium that I could give him. 
Address Peru, Indiana. 



Lieutenant James B. McGonigal. 

Lieutenant McGonigal was a native of Ohio, having lived 
in various portions of that State until 1859, when he removed 
to Peru, Indiana, engaged at his trade which was that of a 
tailor, which will now be considered an honor, as President 
Johnson once labored " on the table. ' ' After the breaking out 
of the rebellion Lieutenant McGonigal concluded to enter 
the service, which he did, joining the 39th Indiana, with which 
regiment he served as 1st Sergeant Company A. He passed 
safely through the battle of Shiloh and other minor engage- 
ments, and in the summer was sent to Indiana to recruit for 
his regiment, where being elected and offered a position as 
second Lieutenant Company I (99), he accepted the position, 
serving with the Company until the fall of 1863. when he 
was detailed as Quartermaster of the Division Pioneer Corps, 
in which capacity he served until December 22d, 1864, when 
by reason of having served over three years, he was honora- 
bly mustered out of the service and returned to Ohio, having 
been a faithful soldier. Address Port Washington, Ohio. 



Lieutenant Lemuel IT. PoTvell. 

Lieutenant Powell was born in Indiana in 1833, residing 
in various parts of the State. He entered the service from 
Miami County as Sergeant of Company I ; was promoted to 
1st Sergeant June 14th, 1863, to 1st Lieutenant June 1st, 
1865, and was mustered out with the regiment. He served 
honorably with the regiment through all the campaigns. 
Address Xenia, Indiana. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 119 

Captain George W. Julian. 

Captain Julian was born June 12th, 1832, in Fayette 
County, Indiana. When he was about one year old his father 
removed to Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, where he died 
when the subject of this sketch was thirteen years of age, 
leaving a widow with eight young children. He was thus 
compelled to devote his time until his majority, in laboring 
for the support of his mother and family. He however, 
managed by diligence to acquire a fair education. By teach- 
ing school he was enabled to raise means to attend the Semi- 
nary in Logansport, and then the Institute, in White County, 
and the Indiana State University, after which he commenced 
the study of law, having the use of Judge Stuart's law library, 
in Logansport. In 1856 he visited Kansas for the purpose 
of removing there, but returned after an absence of eight 
months. In 1859 he visited Pike's Peak, the then supposed 
Eldorado, being gone one year. He then commenced again 
the study of law, and here we find him at the organization 
of the regiment. He had considerable difficulty in getting 
his Company organized. W. R. C. Jenks was appointed 
Captain after the Company was recruited, and Julian com- 
missioned as 1st Lieutenant. Captain Jenks, however, never 
entered the field, resigning before the Company was ordered 
away from Indianapolis. Accordingly, Lieutenant Julian 
was promoted to Captain, May 1st, 1863, which position he 
held through all the campaigns of the regiment, until his 
resignation, November 28th, 1864, when he returned to his 
home in Cass County where he now resides. Address Logans- 
port, Indiana. 



Captain George C. Walker. 



Captain Walker was born in Logansport, Indiana, in 1840, 
where he was reared and educated, being a son of George B. 
Walker, Esq., one of the oldest citizens of Cass County. 
He entered the service as a private in Company H — promo- 



120 HISTORY OF THE 

ted to 2d Lieutenant December 20th, 1862, to 1st Lieuten- 
ant May 1st, 1863 ; to Captain April 1st, 1865, having 
commanded his Company some time previous. He was 
mustered out with the regiment and was a gallant offiicer 
Address Logansport, Indiana. 



Lieutenant Selden P. Stuart. 

Lieutenant Stewart is a son of Hon. William Z. Stuart of 
Logansport, where he was born, September 16th, 1862. He 
always resided at that point until his entry into- the service, 
which he did as a private soldier of Company K — promoted 
to 1st Sergeant December 26th, 1862, to 2d Lieutenant May 
1st, 1863, to 1st Lieutenant April 1st, 1865, each of which 
stations he filled with credit and ability. He was detailed 
for some time as A. A. D. C. to General Oliver commanding 
brigade. Address Logansport, Indiana. 



MUSTER-OUT ROLLS. 



The following are the Muster-out Rolls of the diJGferent 
Companies, with the facts in regard to each man, as near 
correct as it was possible to obtain them. A few explana- 
tions may be necessary in order to understand them. The 
place following the names in the Post-office address and where 
no State is mentioned, they are in Indiana ; usually in the 
County from which the Company was recruited. Those pres- 
ent with the regiment I have simply given their address. I 
would have been glad to have made a short sketch of each 
one, but could not do it ; in fact no soldier need want a 
higher record than that he has served his country faithfully, 
and when the war was over was honorably mustered out with 
his companions in arms. Every one against whose name 
the above sentence is written, is a hero ; and in every sense 
a tried soldier. They have been through the storms of military 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 121 

life for three long years, and the record they have made is 
one of the noblest that has ever been made by patriots. At 
Dallas, Georgia, Company B was on the skirmish line, and 
lost over 20 men in falling back to the works when flanked 
on right and left. I asked a gallant officer of the regiment 
when he was detailing the circumstance to me, why they did 
not surrender. He looked at me astonished, and replied very 
earnestly "that is a part of the tactics the 99th never 
studied." 

Some few of the men mustered as present on the rolls, 
were absent, sick and mustered out from hospitals about the 
same time. Not knowing the dates I have made the remark, 
"left sick, &c." 

An order was issued that paroled prisoners and furloughed 
men should be discharged, and I have marked such "suppo- 
sed discharged," or "discharged on furlough." There is 
quite a number of such cases, as quite a number of men were 
furloughed from Raleigh and Goldsboro All discharges were 
for physical disability from sickness when not otherwise 
stated, likewise all deaths were by disease where the cause is 
not stated. All transfered men to V. R. C. are now dis- 
charged, but I have not the dates ; the order for their dis- 
charge was issued, however, June 24th 1865. According to 
orders, all recruits enlisted since October 1st, 1862, were 
transfered to 48th Ind. V. V. I have dropped from the rolls all 
deserters as I think that the official records are sufficient to 
preserve that fact. In one or two instances that I know of in 
the regiment, the muster of desertion is very unjust to the 
individual, although according to stringent military law they 
are deserters, and as I cannot discriminate I have conluded 
as the muster of deserters is so small, to omit them all. The 
number is A 2, B 3, C 1, D 2, E 4, F 1, G 3, II 5, I 5, K 1. 
Total, 27. Some few non-commissioned officers were reduced 
to the ranks, and most of them when absent, sick. Some 
were however reduced by superior officers, and I may say in 
some instances, not always to my mind really just. Whether 
that be true or not, I wish for the benefit of those unac- 



122 HISTORY OF THE 

quainted -vvitli the service, to say that it is not evidence of a 
bad soldier that simple reduction to the ranks, as the non- 
commissioned officer only holds his position at the pleasure 
of the company or regimental commander. j 



nf > « 



Field and Stag Officers, 

ALEXANDER FOWLER, Coloneh Seepage 85 

RICHARD PATTON DeHART, Colonel. Seepage.... 87 
JOHNMILTONBERKEY, Lieut. Colonel. Seepage... 89 

JOSIAH FARRAR, Lieut. Colonel. See page 106 

WILLIAM Y. POWELL, Major. See page 116 

Wm. W. BUTTERWORTH, Surgeon. Seepage 91 

L. D. ROBINSON, Assist. Surgeon. See page :. 91 

ISAAC S. RUSSELL, Assist. Surgeon. See page 90 

ISAIAH POFFENBERGER, Assist. Surgeon. Seepage 92 

RICHARD W. CUMMINS, Adjutant. See page 94 

LORENZO D. McGLASHON, Adjutant. See page... 95 
JAMES L. CATHCART, Quartermaster. Seepage... 93 

DANIEL R.LUCAS, Chaplain. Seepage 95 

HARRY BREWER, Sergeant Major, See page.. 97 

ALVA B. PAPtKS, Commissary Sergeant. See page 96 
W.N. SEVERANCE, Quartermaster Sergt. Seepage 96 

M. L WHITMAN, Hospital Steward. Seepage 92 

Wm. II. H. SPAULDING, Leader of Band. See page 97 



Company A, 



Recruited in Lake County and mustered into the United 
States service at Indianapolis, Sept. 27, 1862, by Captain 
James Biddle. Mustered out at Washington, D. C, June 5, 
1865, by Captain John C. Nelson, 70th Ohio A. C. M. 



COMMISSIOKED OrCICERS. 



Daniel F. Sawyer, Captain. Seepage 97 

Kellogg M. Burnham, Captain. Seepage... 99 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA NFANTRY. 123 

Rodman H. Wells, Captain. See page 99 

Alfred H. Heath, Captain. See page 100 

John P. Merrill, 1st Lieunenant. See page 100 

James M. D. Craft, 2d Lieut., Crown Point. Resigned 

Aug. 6, '63. 
Harrison T. Welton, 1st Sergt., Lowell. Was private to 

Nov. 25, '62, then Corp. to Sept. '63, then Sergt. to Sept. 20, 

'64, then 1st Sergt. Received commission as 2d Lieut, on 

muster out. 

SEHGEANTS. 

George W. Merrill, Merrillville. 

Israel R. Pierce, Merrillville. MadeCorp. Nov. 1, '62, Sergt. 
Nov. 16, '63. 

Wilson Wiley, Orchard Grove. Made Corp. Sept 1, '63 
Sergt. Aug. 31, '64. 

Edwin Michael, West Creek. Made Sergt. Nov. 1, '64. 

CORPORALS. 

Archibald Fuller, Lowell. 

James W. Pierce, Nunica, Michigan. Made Corp. Dec. 
1, '62. 

Ezra Brownell, Orchard Grove. 

Myiel Pierce, Merrillville. Made Corp. April 10, '63. 

Jacob Lutz, Hobart. Made Corp. Nov. 16, '63. 

Isaac T. Erb, Crown Point. Made Corp. Aug. 31, '64. 

John B. Engle, Crown Point. Wounded May 28, '64, 
Dallas, Georgia. Made Corp. Nov. 1, '64. 

Alanson W. Snyder, Crown Point Wounded slightly on 
Atlanta campaign. Made Corp. Nov 1, '64. 

MUSICIANS. 

Paul Dodge, West Creek. Was private to Nov. 1, '62. 

Peter G. Blaney, West Creek. 

Marion F. Pierce, Merrillville. Was private to Nov. 1, '64, 

WAGON MASTEE. 

i 

Francis Tillotson, Crown Point. 



124 HISTORY OF THE 

PRIVATES MUSTERED OUT WITH REGIMENT. 

Albert Joseph, Chicago, 111. 

Bellshoover Wm., Crown Point. 

Boney Matthias, St. Johns. 

Boyd Levi A., Merrillville. Wounded July 28, 64 ; Atlanta. 

Drennen Benjamin, Lowell. 

Dickinson Thomas, Lowell. 

Dumond John W., Lowell. Wounded July 28, '64 ; Atlanta . 

Fowler James, Merrillville. 

Flewellen John, Valparaiso. 

Furgeson David, Lowell. Wounded May 28, '64; Dallas. 

Fansher Simeon J. Coffin Station. 

Goff James R., Crown Point. (Left sick Oct. 6, '64.) 

Garrish James L., West Creek. On detached duty since 
April '63. 

Gromel Frederick, Merrillville. 

Hale John A., Valparaiso. 

Ilartman John C, Gibson Station. 

Haggart Thaddeus, Hobart. 

Kowlen Peter, Merillville, 

Manger Nicholas, St. Johns. 
• Kiksch Chas., Merrillville. Wounded May 28, '64 ; Dallas. 

Oblock John, St. Johns. 

Reager August, Merrillville. 
. Bagan George, Merrillville. 

Shirley Stephen, Hebron. 

Stoltz Frank, Merrillville. 

Stowell Lewis M., Lowell. 

Spears Elijah, Lowell. 

Spaulding Joshua P., West Creek. 

Sly Gilbert, Michigan City. 

Sykes, Jasper M. Merrillville. 
'. Troilson Andrew. Dyer Station. 

Traut Jesse E. Girard, Pa. Wounded May 28, '64 ; Dallas. 

Yornhol/i Francis, St. Johns. 

Williams Alexander, Wcstville. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 125 



White Samuel, Merrillville. 
Younf: Peter, Crown Point. 



KILLED. 

Burnham David T., 1st Sergt.. Lowell, Aug. 21, '61. 
, Atkin Orin E., Merrillville, July 6, '64, in skirmish. 

Foster James, Hebron, July 22, '64 ; Atlanta. 
Horton James, Coffin Station, July 22, '64 ; Atlanta. 

DIED. 

Pinnell Thomas C, Corp., Merrillville, Feb. 7, '63. 

Stichelman John, Merrillville, Sept. 23, '64, of wounds 
received near Atlanta, Aug. 24, '64. 

Bartholoiflew Justice, Valparaiso. Captured Sept 16,' 63, 
died in prison at Andersonville, Aug. 22, '64. 

Case Hiram A., Hebron, March 10, '63; LaGrange. 

Clingham James D., Crown Point, July 11, '64 Huntsville, 
Ala. 

Haskins Henry H,, Lowell. Captured Sept. 16, '63, died 
in prison at Andersonville, Oct. 20, '61. 

Hirris Rollins T., Orchard Grove, March 11, 63; Ft. 
DeHart. 

Lorey John, Lowell, Sept. 21, 63 ; Camp Sherman. 

Mock Adam, West Creek, Sept 11, '63; Camp Sherman. 

Newman, Nicholas, St. Johns. Drowned Aug. 4, '63; 
Black River. 

Pierce Corydon, Merrillville. Captured July 22, '64, died 
April '64, at Wilmington, N. C. 

Robbins Albert, Brunswick, August 6. '64, at Marietta, of 
wounds received July 22, '64 ; Atlanta. 

Schmidt Jacob, Merrillville, July 28, '63. 

Vanderwort August, Wanatah, March 19, '63. 

Winand Michael, Merrillville, Dec. 11, 64,; at home. 

DISCHARGED. 

Dutton George C , Sergt. Merrillville, Sept. '63. 
Cunningham Wm., Valparaiso, October 9, '63; Camp 
Sherman. 



126 HISTORY OF THE 

Dutton James, Merrillville, Sept. 5, '63 ; Camp Sherman 
Ford Henry R., Merrillville, March 31, '63 ; LaGrange. 
GoflF Ephraim, Crown Point, Nov. 18, '63; Chattanooga. 
Livingston Hartford, Crown Point, April 23, '63; Jackson, 
Tenn. 

Pierce Jesse E., Ross Station, Aug. '63 ; Camp Sherman. 

Parkhurst Wm., Woods Mills, Nov. 11, '62. 

Peach George H., West Creek, Feb. 9, '63 ; St. Louis. 

Pitcsr Conrad, Hobart, April 8, '65. 

Reader John, St. Johns, July 25, '63. 

Rice Ferdinand, Merrillville, Nov. 8, '62. 

Smith George A., Ross Station, March 31, 63 ; LaGrange. 

Zuvers Amos, Merrillville, April 16, '63 : Memphis. 

TRANSFERRED TO VETERAN RESERVE CORPS. 

Barton Hiram, Merrillville, Sept. 1, '63. 
Livingston Wm., Crown Point, Aug. 1, '63. 
Sawyer Edward A., Sergt., Sept. 1, '63. 
Company B. 

Company B was recruited in Hancock County, and mus- 
tered into the United States service at Indianapolis, August 
22d, 1862, by Captain Louis T. Morris. Mustered out at 
Washington, June 5th, '65, by Captain Nelson. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

James H. Carr, Captain. See page 101 

George Tague, Captain. Seepage 101 

Robert P. Andis, Captain. Seepage 101 

Isaiah A. Curry, Captain. See page 102 

•John M. Alley, 1st Lieutenant. Seepage 103 

Henry Miller, 2d, Lieutenant. See page 103 

James R. Brown, 1st Sergt., Knightstown. Private to July 
31, '63, Corp. to Aug. 31, '63, Sergt. April 28, '65, received 
commission as 2d Lieut, on the muster out of the regiment 

SER(JEANTS. 

Larkin Potts, Philadelphia, Ind., Corporal to April 28, '64. 
Wm. Curry, Greenfield. Private to Oct. 31, '64. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 127 

Wm. R. Curry, Greenfield. Private to Sept. 23, 'G4, Corp 
to Oct. 31, '64.' 

Henry B. Ashcraft, Philadelphia. Private to Oct. 31, 
'62, Corp. to April 28, 65. 

CORPORALS. 

Lewis Richman, Cumberland. Private to Sept., 4, '63, 
wounded July 22, '64, at Atlanta. 

Jacob H. Julius, New Lancaster. Private to April 28 '64 

Thomas J. Miller, Greenfield. Private to April 28, '64. 

JosephB. Morford, Philadelphia. Private to April 28, '65, 
wounded May 28, '64; Dallas. Ga. 

William Wilson, Cleveland, Private to April 28, '65. 

Nevil Reeves, Cleveland. Private to April 28, '65. 

John Nibarger, Half-Way. Private to April 28, '65. 

WAGONER. 

Peter F. Polk, Russellville, 111. Private to April 30, '63. 

PRIVATES MUSTERED OUT WITH THE REGIMENT. 

Alley George H., Greenfield. Wounded May 28, 64; 
Dallas. 

Allen Richard, Philadelphia, 

Ashcraft Salem, C, Philadelphia. 

Barrett Richard J., Greenfield. 

Bolen Daniel, Markleville. 

Butterfield Lorain, Warrington. Wounded Aug. 20, '64; 
Atlanta. 

Butcher, John L., Warrington. Absent since Nov. 26, '62. 

Collier Tighhnan H., Philadelphia. 

Catt Wesley S., Cleveland. 

Catt Wm., Greenfield- Wounded Aug. 31, 64 ; Jonesboro. 

Flowers James, Greenfield, 

Gard Samuel. Warrington. Sick at N. Y., April 21, '65. 

Gibbs Alonzo M. Willowbranch. Wounded July 28, '64 : 
Atlanta. 

Hamilton Chas. G., Cleveland. Wounded May 28, '64 ; 
Dallas. 

Harlen Samuel H., Markleville. 



.128 HISTORY OF THE. 

Holland Thomas, Greenfield. 

Hudson George, Greenfield. 

Kingen Riley, Greenfield, Wounded Aug, 11, '64; 
Atlanta. 

McGuire Thomas, Greenfield. Left sick Dec. 2, '64. 

Milner Joseph T„ Willow Branch. 

Milner Wm., Willovr Branch. 

Milner Job, Willow Branch. 

Milner Amos, Willow Branch. 

Nibarger Harrison J., Markleville. Wounded Aug. 26, '64- 

Redmond Michael. Willow Branch. 

Reeves Oliver, Cleveland. Wounded May 28, '64. Dallas-. 

Reeves Wm. W., Cleveland. Wounded May 28, '64. 

Shipman James J., Cleveland. Left sick March 19, '65. 

Siddell Wm., Cleveland. 

S lifer Levi, Cleveland. 

Smith Edward, Cleveland. 

Tyner Henry C, Morristown. 

Thibbets Henry C, Greenfield. 

Vandyke Seward, Warrington. 

Woods Jeremiah, Cleveland. 

Watts George W. Morristown Was 1st Sergt. and severe- 
ly wounded May 28, .64, (sick at Madison,) 

KILLED IN BATTLE, "" 

Bright Smith, Willow Branch, June 2, '64, New Hope Ch. 
Kelly Benjamin F., Morristown, May 28, '64; Dallas. 
Morford Elisha, Philadelphia, May 28, '64 ; Dallas. 

CAPTURED AND FATE UNKNOWN. (Supposed exchanged.) 

Cass James W., Willow Branch, May 28, '64 ; Dallas. 
Meyer Chas., Cumberland, Dec. 4, '64; Statesboro. 

DIED. 

Alley Samuel D., Greenfield, Sept. 3, '64; Rome, Ga., of 
wounds received May 28, '64. 

Blakcly Nathaniel, Willow Branch, Feb. 13, '63; Ft. F. 
Bussell James M., Greenfield, Nov. 10, '63 ; Memphis. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 129 

Curry Andrew, Greenfield, March 15, '63 ; LaGrange. 

Collins Thos. J., Warrington, March 29, '63; LaGrange- 

Collins John 11., Warrington, May 18, '64 ; Scottsboro. 

Fletcher Wm., Willow Branch, Feb 13, '63; LaGrange. 

Harlan John M., Markleville, Avg. 7, '63; LaGrange. 

Mullen Robert, Markleville, March S, '63; LaGrange. 

McQuerry Perry, Sergt., Cleveland, July 30, '64; wounds 
received July 28, '64 ; at Atlanta. 

Nibarger Lemuel J., Warrington, March 18, '63; LaGrange. 

Nibarger Thomas, Warrington, March 30, '63 LaGrange. 

Ortle Christian, Cumberland, Dae, 16, '63, of wounds re- 
ceived Nov, 25, '63, at Mission Ridge. 

Pope Sanford, Morristown, March 19, '63 ; LaGrange. 

Shipman Wm., Corp., Cleveland, May 30, '64, of wounds 
received May 28, '64, at Dallas. 

Shaw Isaac V., Warrington, Aug. 18 '64. 

Shaw Wm. R., Warrington. Captured May 28, 64, died 
Aug. 5, '64 in prison at Audersonville. 

Vernon Robert H., Greenfield, March 9, 65, at Laurel Hill, 
N. C, was wounded May 28, 64 ; Dallas. 

Winn Madison, Greenfield, Feb. 22, 63 ; LaGrange. 

DISCHARGED, 

Baldwin Joseph, Willow Branch, Oct. 5, 63. 
Barrett Augustus M., Cleveland, Dec. 31, 63. 
Blakely George W., Eden, 63; date unknown. 
Davis Jacob H. Cleveland, April 8, 64. 
Hedrick Peter, Mechanicsburg, Feb. 5, 63, ; St. Louis. 
Herrod John B., Philadelphia, Dec. 8, '63. 
Johnston Edward P., Markleville, March 18, '63; St. Louia. 
Keller John G., Pendleton, Feb. 6, '63 ; Memphis. 
Murphy James, Warrington, May 10, 68 : Moscow. 
Mullen Henry, Markleville, May 20, '64. 
Morford John A., Philadelphia, Oct. 27, '64, on account 
•of wounds received at Dallas, May 28th, 64. 
Nealis Thomas P., Cleveland, Sept. 6, '63. 



130 HISTOKY OF THE 

Troy Christopher C , Corp. Ovid, Oct. 5, 63. 

True Harvej, Philadelphia, Dec. 7, '64, wounded at Dallas 
May2 8, '64. 

Waters Samuel R. Philadelphia, July 12, '63 ; Oak Ridge. 

Youse Michael G., Cleveland, Feb. 16, '65; wounded July 
22, '64; Atlanta. 

TRANSFERRED TO V. R. C. 

Davis Nimrod M., Cleveland, Sept. 22, '63. 
Wright Clark W., Greenfild, Sept. 30, '63. 

RECRUITS THAT JOINED IN MARCH 1864, AND WERE TRANS- 
FERRED TO 48th ind. V. v., JUNE 2, 1865, by 

ORDER OF WAR DEPARTMENT. 

Baldwin Garriott, Eden. 

Baldwin Jonathan, Eden. Wounded May 28, '64 ; Dallas. 
Bowman Joseph, Eden, Wounded May 28, '64, Dallas. 
Hedger Abram, Willow Branch. 

Julius Ferdinand, New Lancaster. Wounded July 28, '64; 
Atlanta, and Aug. 31, '64, Jonesboro. 
Lane Logan A., Anderson. 
Morris George S., Eden. 
Power Wm, H., Willow Branch. 

Reeves Riley A., Cleveland. Wounded May 28, 64; Dallas. 
Roland George, Cleveland. 

Scott Charles W., Willow Branch. Wounded May 28, 64. 
Bhipley Reason, Greenfield. 
Whitchurst Vinton, Cleveland. Wounded May 28, '64. 

DIED. 

Cook James A. Warrington, April 27, '64. 
Curry Zach. B., Warrington, Sept. 25, '64. 
Samples James Q., E^len, July 7, 64, of wounds. 
Wright James W. Warrington, June 12. '64 of wounds 
received May 28. '64 ; Dallas. 

Wright Henry W. Greenfield, Aug. 12, '64. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA NFANTRY. 131 

DISCHARGED. 

Shipley Francis M., Greenfield, Dec. 26, 64. 

Company C. 

A consolidated Company, recruited partly in Porter and 
partly in Benton Counties. Mustered into service Sept. 27, 
'62, by Captain James Biddle, U. S. A., at Indianapolis, Ind. 
Mustered out June 5, '65, at Washington. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

Jacob Brewer, Captain. See page 103 

Charles M. Scott, Captain 104 

Wm. Mackey, 1st Lieutenant. See page 104 

Frederick W. Drawans, 1st Lieutenant. See page 106 

Wm. Savage 1st Lieutenant. See page 106 

D. R. Lucas, 2d Lieutenant. See page 96 

Wm Harman, 2 Lieut. Valparaiso. Resigned March 1, 

'64. Was 1st Sergeant to October 24, '62. 

Charles L. Loux, IstSergt, Valparaiso. Corp. to Nov. 1, 

'63, Sergt. to April 28„ '65. Appointed Lieut, on muster out 

of regiment. 

SERGEANTS. 

Henry W. Wise, Valparaiso. Corp. to Feb. 16, '63. 

Thomas Martin, Brookston. Private to Nov. 6, '62, Corp. 
to March 1, '64. Wounded July 28 '64 ; Atlanta. 

Wm. M. Scott, Oxford. Private to July 1, '63, Corp. to 
April 5, '64. Wounded July 28. '64; Atlanta. 

Barber Miles A., Oxford. Private to March 1, '64, Corp, 
to April 28, '65. 

CORPORALS. 

Francis Matott, Valparaiso. On detached duty since 
March 25, '64. 

Haynes P. Wood. Hebron. He was private to March 1, 
'64. Wounded July 22, '64. 



132 HISTORY OF THE 

James Campbell, Oxford, Private to March 1, '64. 
Michael J. Brcy foy le, Valparaiso. Private to March 1, ' 64. 
Otto Groth, Valparaiso. Private to March 1, '64. 

MUSICIAN. 

Winfield E. Brewer. Valparaiso. 

WAGONER. 

Riley H. Dumbolton, Buchanan, Mich, 

PRIVATES MUSTERED OUT WITH THE REGIMENT. 

Alyea David, Hebron. 

Bay Cyrus A. Valparaiso. 

Beaver Nicholas, Valparaiso. 

Biggs Jonathan, Valparaiso. Absent since Nov. 10, '62 ; 
Evansville* 

Billidew John, Valparaiso. Captured Aug. 18, '64 
paroled May 'Q5, and discharged at parole camp. 

Bullis Perry, Hebron. 

Burke John, Scotch Ridge, Wood Co., Ohio. 

Catey Charles, Oxford. 

Campbell James D., Oxford. 

Casteel John, Hebron. Left sick Oct. 8, '64. 

Cameron David, Valparaiso. Captured Feb. 21, '65, and 
paroled. 

Devall Sylvester, Valparaiso. 

Dibble Harvey, Valparaiso. 

Draper Hiram, Valparaiso. 

Dunwiddie Wm., Nottingham. 

German Henry, Oxford. 

Ilaney Paul, Hebron. 

Harrison John, Hebron, Wounded Aug. 3, '64. 

Hearing Lorenzo D., Valparaiso. 

Hicks Wm. T., Valparaiso. 

Houghton John R., Valparaiso. 

Johnson Samuel S., Hebron. 

Keys Milton, Oxford. 

King Sylvester, (blacksmith). Wounded Nov 24, '63. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 133 

Kippling Wm. N. Valparaiso, Wounded at Atlanta. 

Kolb Wm. D., Oxford. Wounded July 28, '64; Atlanta. 

Martin Wm., Brookston. Wounded twice on Atlanta 
campaign. 

McDonough Thomas, Valparaiso. 

Oliver David, Hebron. 

Sheets Augustus, Valparaiso. 

Spath John, Valparaiso. 

Walter OJiver, Hebron. 

Williams Joseph, Oxford. 

Wise Samuel, Ist, VaJparaiso. Wounded July 6, '64 ; 
(accidentally.) 

Young Wm. H., Oxford. 

KILLED. 

Kotka Augustus, Valparaiso, Aug. 11, '64, near Atlanta. 

DIED. 

Martin Maurice, Sergt., Brookston. April 27, '63; Moscow- 

Dolittle Job, Sergt., Valparaiso., July 9, '63 ; Haines' Bluff. 

Biggs, George W., Corp., Valparaiso, Jan. 19, '63 ; 

Coleman Daniel, Corp., Valparaiso, July 17, '64 ; Marietta. 

Livengood George W., musician, Valparaiso, March 22, '64. 

Beazell James. Oxford. Nov. 10, '62 ; Louisville. 

Biggs Benjamin, Valparaiso, March 16, '63; LaGrange. 

Bush George W., Valparaiso, April 21, '64; Scottsboro. 

Collins Samuel, Valparaiso Dec. 12, '62 ; Oxford, Miss. 
• Cook Ether A., Oxford, Jan. 15, '63 ; Keokuk, Iowa. 

Defrance Wallace L., Wheeler Station. Accidentally 
drowned in Black River, Aug. 27, '63. 

Johnson Reason, Oxford, Feb. 26, 63 ; Fort Fowler. 

Johnson John, Valparaiso, Feb. 27, '63; LaGrange. 

Kester JohnL., Wheeler Station, Feb, 25, '63 ; LaGrange, 

LaPorte Isaac, Valparaiso, Aug. 21, '64, of wounds re- 
ceived Aug. 3, '64 ; Atlanta. 

Sleeper Chas., Valparaiso, March 7, '63 ; LaGrange. 

Taylor, John W., Valparaiso, Nov, 14, 62, Louisville. 



134 HISTORY OF THE 

Vanover James, Oxford. Captured Oct. 27, '64; ex- 
changed and wrecked on the Sultana and lost. 

White Harvey, Valparaiso, March 11, '63 ; LaGrange. 
Worster Wm., Hebron. Feb. 14, '63 ; Fort Fowler. 

DISCHARGED. 

Bushong John A., Independence, Jan. '63 ; Memphis. 
Bushong Henry J., Oxford, Jan., '63 ; Memphis. 
Blachley Miller, Valparaiso, Jan. '63 ; Memphis. 
Cobb Reuben S., Hebron, Sept, 5, '63 ; Camp Sherman. 
Hanncbuth Wm., Hebron, Dec. 24, '62 ; Memphis. 
Hicks, John A., Valparaiso, May 13, '65; on furlough. 
Frame Wm. F. Valparaiso, Jan. '63 ; Memphis. 
Lank Robert B., Oxford, March 6, '63 ; Keokuk, Iowa. 
Price Joseph B., Valparaiso, Aug. 14, '63 ; Camp Sherman. 
Rowland Henry, Valparaiso, (wagoner) Jan. '63. 
Jackson Peter, Hebron, May 9, '63 ; Moscow. 
Theil Theodore, Hebron, June 30, '63 ; Indianapolis 
Wise Samuel, 2d; Valparaiso, Dee. 23, '63, on account of 
leg broken on Jackson, Miss., campaign. 

TRANSFERRED TO VETERAN RESERVE CORPS. 

Edmonds Chas, M., Valparaiso. 1st Sergt. Oct. 26, '63. 

Alyea George W., Hebron, Oct. 26, '63. 

Griswold Luman, Valparaiso, Jan. 15, '64. 

Parker George W., Oxford, Oct., 26, '63 ; (died at home.) 

Stephens Hiram W., Valparaiso, Jan. 15, 64. 

Company D, 

Recruited in Miami County, and mustered into U. S Ser- 
vice at Indianapolis, October 8, 1862, by Captain J. B. 
Miller, and mustered out at Washington, June 5, '65. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

Josiah Farrar, Captain. See page 106 

George W. Norris, Captain. See page 107 

John Clifton 1st Lieut., Peru. Resigned Aug. 21, '63. 
John Harvey, 1st Lieut. See page 108 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 135 

Joacliim M. Hamlin, Indianapolis. Resigned Dec. 31, '62. 
Jacob D. Smith, 1st Sergt., Peru, Scrgt. to May 20, '65^ 
commissioned Lieut, on muster out of regiment. 

SERGEANTS. 

Jacob E. Marsh, Reserve. 

John Love, Bunkerhill. Corp. to May 1, '63. 

Josiah T. Epley, Santafe. Corp. to Nov. 1. '61. 

CORPORALS. 

John C. Mullett, Reserve. 

David Hastings, Bunkerhill. 

Wm. W. Nimrod, Winamac. Private to Nov. 24, 63. 

John W. Grimes, Gilead. Private to Oct. 2, 64. 

Gideon Pierce, Peru. Wounded July 22, '64 ; Atlanta. 

Alonzo B. Thorn. Musician, Santafe. 

PRIVATES MUSTERED OUT WITH REGIMENT. 

Adams Joseph, Reserve. 

Bland Francis M. L., Stockdale. Captured June 15, 64; 
Big Shanty. Paroled prisoner, was mustered out with Co. 

Barnhart Joel, Reserve. 

Barnhart Henry, Reserve. 

Brigffs Robert, Santafe. 

Barron Anthony B., Peru. (Ambulance driver.) 

Clayton Andrew J., Peru. 

Copeland Jonathan, Perr.ysburg. Wounded Aug 3, '64. 

Cassel Clinton, Peru. 

Colter Evan J., Miamitown. 

EUibe Erastus, Reserve. Wounded twice June 4, '64 ; New- 
hope Church, Aug. 18, '64 ; near Atlanta. 

Fry Joseph, Peru. Wounded June 29, '64 ; Kenesaw. 

Frazee Richard, Santafe. 

Frazee John, Xenia. 

FarrarLoydB., Santafe, Wounded Aug 15, '64; Atlanta. 

Gage Daniel R., Peru. (Discharged on furlough). 

Harbor Howard IL, Peru. 



136 HISTORY OP THE 

Hahn John Wesley, Reserve. Wounded Aug. 13, '64. 
• Halm John W., Reserve. 

Haynes Andrew, Santafe. 

Hajnes Reuben, Santafe. 

Losher John, Perrysburg. 

Lininger Jacob. Perrysburg. 

Miney Israel, Peru. 

McCalla Samuel, Perrysburg. 

Pringle John P., Peru. 

Pierce Melvin, Valparaiso. 

Pierce VanBuren, Peru. 

Price David, Peru. 

Quinlan Patrick, Indianapolis. Transferred from Co. E., 
May 1, '68. 

Ralston Robert, Reserve. 

Saxton John, Peru. 

Snyder John, Somerset. Wounded June 27, '64 ; Kenesaw. 

Shafer Henry, Cambridge City. 

Tritt Jacob, Peru. 

Votra John, Peru. 

Wright Robert Reserve. 

Waymire Wm., Perrysburg. Wounded at Atlanta. 

Wilson Henry, Peru. Wounded June 27, '65 ; Kenesaw. 

DIED. 

Litzcnbcrgcr Francis, Corp., Reserve. April 10, '63. 
Arnold Moses, Santafe , Nov. 3, 63 ; Memphis. 
Campbell. John, Walton, April 14, 63 ; Moscow. 
Connett John F., Peru, Nov. 23, '62 ; Memphis. 
Griffct Joseph, Stockdale, of wounds received Aug. 18, '64; 
near Atlanta. 
Kittsmiller Samuel, Peru, Nov. 23, '62 ; Memphis. 
Litzcnbcrgcr Benjamin, Reserve, Feb. 15, '63; LaGrange, 
Morehead Jefferson, Reserve, April 10, '63; Moscow. 
Ramer Wm., Santafe. Jan. 25, '63 ; Memphis. 
Ram3r Jesse, Santafe, April 9, 63 ; Memphis. 
Ralston James Reserve, March 27, '63 . Ft. Fowler. 



NIXETY-XTXTII INDIANA INFANTRY. IST 

Sny^lor R >!i')en, Santafo. M ircli 4. '0 5 ; Ft. Fowler. 
Southerton Jolin Gilead, Feb. 2(J 'Ol ; LaGratigc. 

I)T:?CiIARUKD. 

Gunkle Zacb, Peru, April 8, 'G4 ; Scottsboro. 
Ki:j.siman Oliver, Peru, Jan, 25, 63; Memphis. 
Eaton Kenard, Reserve, .\j)ril 16, '03; Mempliis. 
Griffy George, Peru, Jan. 10, 03; Memphis. 
Huffman Jolin, Perrysburg, July 20, 63 ; Memphis. 
Howard Eli, Peru, Feb 28 68 ; St. Louis. 
Hott Monroe, Santafe, Dec. 4, '63 ; St. Louis. 
Lavoiishcr Franklin, Peru, Aug. 28, '63 ; Indianapolis. 
Lindsey Riley, Mexico, .June, 9, 63 ; Memphis. 
Mattox Joseph, Winamac, April 2, '63; Memphis. 
Ramer Thomas, Santafe, April 6, '63 ; Memphis. 
Ralston John, Iveserve June 8, '63, St. Louis. 
AVarrick, Wm. W., Winamao, Feb. 12, '63; Mempliis. 
Ward Elwood, Peru, March, 13, 63 ; Memphis. 

TRANSFERRED TO V. R. C 

Parr John S., Wagoner, Reserve, Sept. 22, '63. 
Arnold Robert, Snntaff, Sept. 22, '63. 
Roe Ezra, Sergt., Peru, Sept. 22, '63. 
Shaffer Wm., Peru, Sept. 22, '63. 

TRANSFERRED TO FIELD AND STAFF ROLLS. 

W. H. H. Spaulding. S^o page 07 

Wm. T. Tuhbs, Commissary Sergt. Served as private to 
May 1, '63, than Sergt. to Nov. 1, '64, then Commissary 
Sergt. to muster out of regiment. Address Peru. 

RECRUITS TRANSFERRED T0 48th IND. V. V. 

Hays Wm. R., Peru. 
Propeck Wm. W., Peru. 
Stearns George AV., Peru. 

Company C 
Recruited in Newton, Jasper and Carroll Counties, and 



138 



IIISTOnY OF THE 



mustered into U. S. Service at Indianapolis, Sept. 27, 18G2, 
hj Captain Biddle, and mut^tcrcd out at Washington^ D. C.y 
June 5, 18G5. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICEKS. 

Daniel Asli, C;iptain. See pnge 108 

Samuel Moore, Captain. See jjage 109 

Elias Slianer, 1st Lieut. See page 109 

William W. Downs, 1st Lieut. Sl'c page 110 

George W. Smith, 1st Sergt., Adriance. Sargt. to Jan. 
1, '04, received commission as Lieut, on muster out. 

SERGEANTS. 

Carroll L. Sliideler, Pilot Groye. Corp. to June 14, '63. 

Thomas Starkey, Morocco. Color Sergt., and wounded 
July 22, '04. 

Austin M. Darroch, Morocco. Was color guard and 
wounded July 28, '64, Atlanta; was Corp. to Aug 20, '64. 

George 0. Pumphrcy, Rensselaer. Corp. to Aug £0, '64. 

CORPORALS, 

John Barker, Pilot Grove. 

John ^L Currier, Crown Point. Private to Jan. 28, '64. 

Wm. n. Alexander, Pilot Grove. Private to March 1, '64. 

Sylvester Board, Brook. Private to Jan 8, '64, wounded 
Juno 29, '64, at Kenosaw Mountain. 
^ Charles Starkey, Milford, 111. Private to March 1, '64. 

Joseph Kennedy, Pilot Grove. Private to Aug 20. '64, 
wounded at Jackson Miss., July 12, '63. 

Allen Catt, Renselacr. Private to Dec. 31, 64, wounded 
May 29, '64 ; Dallas, Ga. 

Evan L. Humphreys, (wagoner) Adriance. 

PRIVATES MUSTERED OUT WITH THE RECJIMENT. 

Ash Solomon, Morocco. (Ambulance driver.) 
Anderson Gustavus, Sheldon. Left sick Nov. '26 '62. 
Atkinson James, Morocco. 
^ Bartholomew Charles, Morocco. 



NINEIY-NINTII INDIANA NFANTRY, 



13D 



Bull Ebon R., Lafayotte. 

BuriKS James, Adriance. 

Brim ton C^yrus. iMoi\«co. 

Brown John, Aforocco. Wounded Sliglitly Aug. 11, '64. 

Beal)Out Aliralnun W., Morocco. 

Gripe Joscpii, Bm-.ington. Wonnded July 22, 'G-i; Atlantn, 

Dilhnan Jonntli.iii, ]>Ln-lin_uton. Wounded May 2U, '64 
Dallas. (Suj)pob('(l to be dead.) 

Dillraan Jiieob, Burlington. 

Erenfeldt Christian. Morocco. Wounded June 29, '64. 

Ewing George W., Burlington. Leg broken Dee. 11, '64, 
Mustered out May 3, '6C) from hospital, Madison, Ind. 

Gr.ivos Janrjs W. Mor>?cco. Glerk in division Gommissary, 
from Aug. '63. 

Grants Swan, SlieMon, 111. 

Hooks Joseph, Morocco. 

Hosier Abner C., Adrinnce. Mustered out May 3, '65. 

Haushtldt Jacob Morocco. 

Johnston John, Pilot Grove. Wounded July C8, 64. 

Kramer Henry S., Adriance. 

Karns Stephen D., Pilot Grove.. 

Laforce Paul, Adriance. 

Lane David N., Morocco. Absent sick since Aug. 5, '63. 

Lowther Arnold, Brookston. 

McClatchey Duvid, Morocco. 

Moore TIiom;is C, Kent Station. .• 

ilobertson George W.; Burlington. 

Shafer Joseph, Morocco. Wounded Aug. 3, '64 ; Atlanta. 

Sarver John C., Adriance. Wounded July 28, '64. 

Shideler Elmore J., Pilot Grove Wounded May 29, '64. 

Skegg? Sanford N., Kent. 

Thornton Thomas L., Adriance. 

Thomas Morris, Renselaer. 

Vanatta Wm. T., Sheldon, HI. 

Vanatta George 0., Sheldon, 111. 

Wilson AVm., Adriance. Wounded Aug. 26, '64; AtlantOv- 

Wood Clark A., Adriance. 

Young Andrew, Morocco. 



140 nisTORY OF THE 



KILLED. 



Warner John W., Corp., Reni>elaer, Jan. 28, '63, (on a 
econt.) 

B irLlioloniew Geo. C, Morocco, July 22, '04; Atlanta. 
Parker Jodeph, Burlington, Aug. 25, '04; Atlanta. 
White Levi, Adriance, Aug. 12, G4 Atlunta. 

DIED. 

Dunham David F. 1st Sergt., Aug. 5, '04; Atlanta. (Was 
a Methodist minij'ter, belonging to JN'. W. Ind. Conference.) 

Thompson Young, Wagoner, Morocco, Nov. 17, '03. 

Ayrhart Wm., Adriance, Feb 11, '03 ; Ft. Fowler. 

Brown Wm. Morocco, Dec. 27, '02; Memphis. 

Bartholomew xVbner, Morocco, Dec. 1, '03, St. Louis. 

Griffith James, Morocco, March 27, '63; Ft. Fowler. 

Horner Jonas L., Brook, Feb. 17, '63; Ft, Fowler. 

Iloloway Wm., Morocco, April 14, '63, Moscow. 

Iloloway John, Morocco, May 9, '03; Moscow. 

Kelly Hiram W., Pilot Grove, March 7, '03; St. Louis. 

Jones Francis B., Pilot Grove, Aug. 23. '04; Jcffersonville. 

Laforcc Joseph L., Pilot Grove, Sept. 17, '03; Camp 
Sherman. 

Moore John W., Morocco, March 29, '03; Ft. Fowler. 

Muypliy Andrew, Morocco, Jan. 25, '04, Nashville. 

Mote Elijah, Burlington, Feb. 28, '03 ; Ft. Fowler. 

McFatridge Scott, Indianapolis, (recruit) Aug. 0, '04. 

Rinker Wm., Morocco, Oct. 13, '04; Home, Ga. 

Starkey John, Morocco, March 12, '03; Ft. Fowler. 

Sanderson Andrew J., Morocco, Jan 14, '03 ; LaGarnge. 

Webber Jacob, Morocco, Feb. 13, '03; St. Louis. 

Wyatt John D., Morocco, Dec. 7, '02; Memphis. 

Yeoman Asa, Brook, Aug 15, '03; Camp Sherman. 

Young Ephraim, Delphi, June 14, '03; LaGrange. 

DISCIIAHGED. 

Patrick Wm. A., (Corp.) Morocco. Wounded July 22, 
'C4, and discharged on account of wounds. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANT KV. 141 

Board Wm. T., Morocco, March 1, 'G3 ; Keokuk, Iowa. 
Martin Benjatnia. Adriaiice, May 23, '05; on furlough. 
Reynolds JcWiii, A(lria:,cc, Jan. 27, '03. 
Roadruck Reajauiin F., Morocco, Aug. 10, '04 on account 
of Wounds received in battle. 

Shelton Howard, Burlington. March 21, '03. 
Shelton John, Burlington, Sept. 0, '03. 
Shriver Solomon, Morocco, Feb. 19, 'G3. 

TKANSFERllED TO V. R. C. 

Longwcll James E., jMorocco, date not known. 

RECKUITS TRANSFERRED TO 48t1I IND. V. 'V., May 30, 'C5. 

Anderson James, (musician,) Adriance. 
Ercnfeldt, John, Morocco. 

Company F, 

Recruited in White County and mustered into U. S. ser- 
vice at Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 7, 18G2.,by LieutenantNewman, 
U. S. A., and mustered out at Washington, D. C, June 5, 
1865. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

George H. Gwin, Captain. See page 110 

Andrew Cochran, Captain. See page Ill 

John T. Ramey, 1st Lieut. Seepage 112 

George S. Walker. See page Ill 

Wm. C. Kent, 1st Sergt., Brookston. Promoted and 

commissioned Lieut, in 128th Indiana Vol., March 9, '04. 
John C. Klepinger, Battle Ground, 1st Sergt. Was Sergt. 

to April 21, '05, commissioned Lieut, on the muster out of Co. 

sergeants. 

Thomas J. Thompson, Brookston. 
Patrick Sullivan, Brookston. Corp. to Jan. 25, '03. 
John W. McClure, Lafayette, Corporal to Oct. 26, '63. 
Manly C. Ramey, Brookston. Corp. to April 21, '65. 



142 HISTORY OF THE 

CORPORALS. 

Robert G. Collins, Brookston. Private to Jan. 25, 'G3; 
Wounded Aug. 4, '04; Atlanta. 
Wm. Best, Brookston. 

Wm. Beeker, Battle Ground. (Discliarged on furlough.) 
John S. Critehfield, Brookston. Private to March 20, '03. 
Wm. F. Smith, Lafayette. Private to Oct. 2G, 'G3. 
David C. Little, Brookston. Private to Oct. 8, '04. 
Frederick Jennings, Brookston. Private to Oct. 20, '03. 
Joseph C. Storrett. Was private to April 21, '65. 
Lem ul M. B-jrjo;i, (wagoner,) Brookston. 

PRIVATES MUSTERED OUT WITH REGIMENT. 

Austin Joseph K., Battle Ground. 

Ault Jesse, Lafayette. Wounded July 28, '04 ; Atlanta. 

Barnes John J., IMonticello. Detailed in Commissary at 
Vicksburg from Aug. '63, to muster out of Compauy. 

Brackney Arthur J., Brookston. 

Bruckman David, Crown Point. 

Bunnell John, Brookston 

B M'ker Manford A., Battle Ground. 

Cunningham Levi P., Brookston. 

Clegg Hiram B., Lafayette. 

Davenport Clark S., Pittsburg. 

Eldridofo Job, Pittsburg. (Loft sick; discharged.) 

Fierce Francis INL, Brookston. 

Geater Mark, Crown P»Mnt. 

German Adolphus, Bivinville, Til. Captured July 22, '04, 
and recaptured M irch 3, '(jOy at Chcraw, S. C. 

Irwin Samuel, Lowell. 

Jeanes John W., Brookston. Prisoner of war from Nov. 
27, 64, to Feb. 2, '65 ; discharged from hospital. 

Lockwood Wm. A., Indianapolis. 

Metz George P., Brookston. (Ambulance driver.) 

McCarthy Thomas, Battle Ground. 

Miller Michael, Pittsburg. AVounded July 21, '64. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 143 

Myers Wm., Brookston. 
Miixson Augustus E., Brookston. 
Myers John D., Brookston. Left sick June '9, 'G3. 
Nelson Wm. M., Brookston. Left sick Sept. G, 'G3. 
Overliaults Wm., Brookston. 
Pingrey James M., Winamac. 
BarJen Wm., Brookston. 

Rush John W., Batth Ground. Wounded July 1, 'G4. 
Biley Ebenezer, Winamac. 
Rush Wm., Battle Ground. 
Spear Edmund W., Brookston. 
Summerstate Christian, Brookston. 
Sayer John, Brookston. 
Shaw JMoses F., Battle Ground. 
Simms Wm. T., Brookston. 
Smith Greenberry, Brookston. 
Stryker Richard, Battle Ground. 
Stevenson George A., Transitville. 
Smith Isaac, Brookston. 

Trainer Francis, Brookston. Wounded May 15, 'G4. 
Walker Henry v., Brookston. Captured July 22, '64; 
supposed to have died in prison. 

Waldron Wesley, Battle Ground. Left sick June 26, '64. 

KILLED IN BATTLE. 

Hughes John W., Brookston, June 27, '64 ; Kenesaw. 
Herrington A. J., Battle Ground, Jan. 5, '65; near Chatta- 
nooga. (Recruit.) 

DIED. 

Herron Alexander J., Corp., Brookston, Sept. 4, '64 ; 
Marietta, wounds received July 28, '64; Atlanta. 

Swiggett John T., Brookston, March 19, '63 ; LaGrange. 

Russell John P., musician, Brookston, Sept. 31, '63, 
Memphis. 

Barber Hallett, Bradford, Nov. 14, '63 ; Memphis. 

Colvin Thomas H., Brookston, Feb. 10, '63; LaGrange. 

Gould Stephen B., Brookston, March 16, '63; LaGrange. 



144 JI [STORY OF THE 

Kious Adam. Brookstnn. Aii;:, 20, '04 ; Marietta, of 
wounds received July 28. '64. iie;ir Atlanta. 

Lonian Epliraitn, Battle '(Jround, Sept. 2, '03; C.imp 
Siiennari. 

JMattlicAvs Nathardel, Pittsbiirir, Oct. G, '6'3 ; by dro\yning 
in the Mi-ssissippi River, near Ilcdena, Arkansas. 

WcLane Archibald, orook.-^ton, December22, '02; St. Louis. 

Newell Lemuel A., Pittsburg', June 9, '63; by drowning 
in the Missi^sippi River near Helena, Arkansas. 

Shaw Win., Battle Ground, Sept. 2, '63, at home. 

DISCHARGED. 

Bryan Levi C, Brvan, October 10, '03; Imlianapolis. 

Cottinghum ILiy wood, Brookston, March 22, '03 ; La- 
Grange. 

Dyer George W , Feb. 11, '03: Keokuk, Iowa. 

Downs Wm. G., Pittsburg, Jan. 28, '03; Mound City, 111. 

Downs Jacob H. Pittsburg, Jan. 28, '03, Mound City. 

House Louis, Logansport, March 8, '04, St. Louis. 

Lee James K., (recruit.) Battle Ground, December 21, '64, 
on account of Avounds received July £8, 64; Atlanta. 

Stewart George A., Battle Ground, Feb 7, '65, on account 
of accidental wounds received May 13, '64. 

ITvANSFERRED TO V. R. C. 

Kennedy John W., Battle Ground, iNIay 31, '64. 

Piatt David, Brookston, Oct. 23, '63. 

Smith (Jreorge B., Brookston, March 13, '63. 

RECRUITS TRANSFERRED TO 48tII IND. V. V., JUNE 2, 1865. 

Arnold Samuel, Battle Ground. 
Goldsberry Henry Battle Ground. 
Smith Nelson G., Battle Ground. 

Company G. 

Recruited in Hendricks County, and mustered into U. S. 
Service at Indianapolis, September 18, 1862, by Captain 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA NFANTRT. 145 

J. B. Miller, Mustered out at Washington, D. C, June 5, 
1865. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

Tilberry Reid, Captain. Seepage 112 

John Worrel, Captain. Sec page 113 

Benjamin F. Thomas, Captain. See page ...113 

John C. Hussey, 1st Lieut. Seepage 118 

Johnson Smith, 1st Sergt., Clayton. Private to Nov 20, '63, 
then Corp. to June 14, '63, then Sergt. to Sept. 1, '63. Com- 
missioned Lieutenant on the muster out of Company. 

SERGEANTS. 

Isaac N. Vannice, New Winchester. 

Josephus D. Hazlewood, Clayton. 

Amalthus Bray, Clayton. Private to April 10, '63. 

Benjamin F. Beckwith, Clayton. 

COPORALS. 

Wm. Selsor, JefFersonville, Ohio. Wounded July 28, '64. 

Henry B. Johnson, Stilesville. Wounded by shell July 
20, '61, near Atlanta ; was private to Oct. 31, '63. 

Aaron Overstreet, New Elizabeth. Private to Oct. 31, '63. 

Richard S. McHaffie, Stilesville. Private to Oct. 31, '63- 

Rodney Jager, New Elizabeth. Private to Feb. 28, '64, 
wounded May 28, '64; Dallas, Ga. 

MUSICIANS. 
Wm. S. Hall, Groveland. 
David W. Davis, Belleville. 

WAGONER. 

Smith G. York, Clayton. 

PRIVATES MUSTERED OUT WITH THE REGIMENT. 

Bray James, Clayton. Left sick. May 22, '64. 
Clark Absalom, Coatsville. Left sick, June 25, '64. 
Hayden Allen, New Elizabeth. 

Halfhill John, Clayton. Wounded on the Atlanta cam- 
paign. ' 



146 HISTORY OF THE 

Hollej Joshua D., Danville. 

Johnson Atkins, Clayton, 

Kendall James P., Springtown. Wounded July 22, '64. 

Kurtz Henry F., New Winchester. Captured July 22, '64, 
at Atlanta, and mustered out as paroled prisoner. May '65. 

Leak Francis M., New Elizabeth. 

Lambert John T.. Centre Valley. 

Lambert Wm., Centre Valley. 

Lewis Thomas M., New Elizabeth. Wounded July 20, 
'64; Atlanta. 

Millman John S., Coatsville. 

Marley Orren, Clayton. 

Rodgers Thomas, Clayton. Captured Oct. 30, '64 ; Cave 
Spring, exchanged and wrecked on the '"'' Sultana,'' but 
saved. 

Scotten Enoch, Centre Valley. 

Scotten David, Belleville. 

Slaughter Wm., Clayton. 

Shannon John R., Groveland. 

Saunders Larkin, New Winchester. Left sick Oct. 5, '64. 

Sawyers Wm. W., Clayton. Captured Dec. 4, '64, near 
Statesboro. Mustered out as paroled prisoner. 

Staley Wm., Clayton. Wounded July 28, '64 ; Atlanta. 

Thompson Robert N., New Elizabeth. 

Vannice Harvey N., New Winchester.- 

Vannice David M., New Winchester. Wounded July 22, '64. 

Wiseheart Henry H., Groveland. 

York John, Clayton. 

York Andrew J., Chiyton. Captured Oct. 30, '64 ; Cave 
Spring, exchanged and wrecked on the " Sultana," but saved. 

KILLED IN BATTLE. 

Yelton James T., New Maysvillc, Aug. 21, '64; Atlanta. 
Stipe Pleasant, Clayton, Aug. 13, 64 ; Atlanta. 

DIED. 

Reid Benton A. Clayton. Was Scrgt. to Nov. 5, '62, then 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 



147 



1st Sergt. Received commission as 2d Lieut., April 20, '63 ; 
died April 26, '63 ; Moscow. 

Long James B., (Corp.,) Stilesville, April 14, '63; La- 
Grange. 

Robbins Stewart, (Corp.,) New Winchester, Sept. 4, '63. 

Brewer George W., Stilesville, March 4, '64 ; St. Louis, 

Brown James T., Coatsville, Feb. 4, '63 ; Ft. Fowler. 

Barker Jasper, Clayton, Dec. 13, 1864, at home, of wounds 
received. Aug. 31, '64; at Jonesboro, Ga. 

Day John, Clayton, Feb. 22, '63; Memphis. 

Faulkner Thomas, Centrevalley, Feb. 26, '63; Memphis. 

Graham Alison, Groveland, Dec. 18, '62 ; Oxford, Miss. 

Johnson Wm. S., New Elizabeth, Aug. 9, '64; Marietta, 
Ga., of wounds received July 22, '64 ; Atlanta. 

Manker Lewis, Indianapolis, Aug. 31, '64 ; Marietta, Ga., 
of wounds received Aug. 10, '64 ; Atlanta. 

Osborn Thomas J., Clayton, Jan. 22, '63, Ft. Fowler. 

Rose Lewis M., New Winchester, Jan. 30, '63 , Ft. Fowler. 

Sawyers Daniel C, Clayton, April 6, '64 ; Scottsboro. 

Turner John W., Stilesville, May 17, '63 ; Memphis. 

Weller Cornelius S., Groveland, July 16, '64; at Rome, Ga. 

DISCHARGED. 

Cobel Elihu W., (Corp.) Stilesville, Nov. 29, '64; from 
wounds received July 28, '64; Atlanta, Ga. 

Harper Henry C, (Corp.,) New Winchester, March 27, '63. 
Evans James E., New Winchester, Dec. 8, 62; Louisville. 
Avery Oscar W., Ladoga, Jan. 5, '63 ; Memphis. 
Lane Reuben W., CentreValley,(datenotT<;nown,) Memphis. 
Linville Solomon, Stilesville, Feb. 16, '63; St. Louis. 
Monett James H. Coatsville, Jan. 2, '63; Memphis. 
Matthews Hiram B., Stilesville, JMarch 31, '63 ; Memphis. 
Myers Jacob, Indianapolis, Jan. 7, '63 ; Louisville 
Ray Alison S., Indianapolis. (Date not known.) 
Russell Isaac S., Morgantown. See page 90. 
Rushton Henry, Clayton. (Date not known,) Memphis. 
Richardson Wm. B., Clayton, March, 27, '63 ; LaGrange. 



148 HISTORY OF THE 

Vuley Jesse, New Elizabeth, March 'G3 ; Memphis. 

TRANSFERRED TO V. R. C. 

Ceckwith Isaac 0., (Corp.,) Clayton, Jan. 15, '64. 

Brown Elkanah, Coatsville, Sept. '(J3. 

York Francis M., (a recruit transferred to 48th Ind.) 

Company -H 

Recruited in Hendricks and Llarion Counties, and mus- 
tered into U. S. Service at Indianapolis, Sept. 18, 1862, by 
Captain Miller, and mustered out at A\ ashington, June 5, 
1865. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

Joseph B. Homan, Captain. See page 114 

Wm. M. Walker, Captain. See page 115 

John F. Parsons, 1st Lieut. Seepage 115 

Thomas Barlow, 1st Lieut. See page 116 

N. W. Rawlings, 2d Lieut. See page 116 

Silas F. Reynolds, 1st Sergt., Indianapolis. Corp. to 

March 30, '63, Sc.rgt. to April 1, '65. Appointed Lieut on 

muster out. 

SERGEANTS. 

. Timothy Splane, Indianapolis. Corp. to Sept. '63. 
David T. Everetts, Pittsboro. Corp. to Dec. 26, '63. 
•Edward Dunnigan, Indianapolis. Private to '64. 
Wm. Baily, Indianapolis. 

CORPORALS. 

John S. Smith, Clermont. Private to Sept. 15, '63. 

James H. Pebworth, Danville. Private to Sept. 17, '63. 
Wounded on the Atlanta campaign. 

Thomas J. Crane, Clermont. Was Sergt., and captured 
April, 'G3, and rejoined the regiment in Aug. '63. 

Jolin A. Jordan, Pittsboro. Private to April 21, 'G5. 

Enos F. McCollum, (musician,) Danville. 

Harrison Walters, (wagoner,) Pittsboro. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY, 149 

PRIVATES MUSTERED OUT WITH REGIMENT. 

Armstrong Thomas H., Valley Mills. 

Baker Jolin W., North Salem. 

Bray Wm., Cartersburg. Captured Oct. 80, '^4 ; Cave 
Springs. Exchanged and joined regiment May 30, 'C5. 

Coffin Henry C, Danville. ^» ounded Aug. 22, 'G4. 

CondifF John A., Pittsboro. Wounded Sept. 1, 'G4. 

Doughty Addoman, North Salem. (Division wagon master.) 

Dooley James B., New Winchester. 

Denny John C, New Winchester. 

Dorman Richard T-, Pittsboro. Wounded on Atlanta 
campaign. 

Dodd Burdine, New Winchester. 

Dodd John P., New Winchester. 

Oa&kill Adam J., Indianapolis. 

Harding Mordecai, Indianapolis. 

Johnson Franklin B., North Salem. 

Loyd Wm. H., Ladoga, 

Lingenfelter John J., Indianapolis. 

McCormack Zuinglius, Danville. Clerk at brigade head- 
quarters from Nov. '62, to May, '63, then appomted 1st Segt. 
Came home on sick leave, March, '64, and entered 100 days* 
service as Lieut, (Reported discharged.) 

Parsons Green M., Dearing, 

Price Wm., Indianapolis, 

Pennington David, North Salem, (Jayhawkcr.) 

Stevens Jacob, Milton, Captured Feb, 27, '65; Lynch 
Creek, and rejoined Company at Indianapolis. 

Smith Elisha, Clermont. 

Smith Joseph, Indianapolis. 

Wynn Jesse W., New Winchester. Wounded May 28,'64. 

Wolven George 0., Petersburg. Captured July 22, '64; 
Atlanta. Returned IVoui capture, May 21, '65. 

DIED. 

Parso.is <7a?p(r N., ^Scrgt.,) Indianapolis; Feb, 19, '63, 



150 HISTORY OF THE 

Williams Wm., (Sergt.,) North Salem ; Dec. 7, '63, of wounds 
received Nov. 25, '63, at Mission Ridge. 

Dodson John S. (Corp.,) Indianapolis; Aug. 1, 'G4; 
Marietta, of wounds received July 22, '64 ; Atlanta. 

Shepherd Isaiah M., (Corp.,) North Salem ; Sept. 6, 'G4, 
of wounds received Aug. 28, '64 ; accidentally. 

Walton Wm., (Corp.,) New Winchester ; March 21, '63. 

Brown Daniel I., Indianapolis; Jan. 20, '63; Ft. Fowler. 

Calvin Ira, Indianapolis ; date not known ; Memphis. 

Chapman Hugh R., North Salem ; July 24, '64, of wounds 
received July 22, '64; Atlanta. 

Dickerson Darius, Danville ; when and where not known 

Lamb Anderson, North Salem ; Dec. 7, '62 ; Memphis. 

Pebworth Robert H., Danville; Oct. 21, '62; Indianapolis 

Ralston John B., North Salem ; Nov. 26, '62 ; Memphis 

Ragsdale Albert, Indianapolis ; Feb. 13, '63 ; Ft. Fowler 

Shelly Wm., Indianapolis; Nov. 15, '62; Memphis. 

Treisey Jacob A., Pittsboro. Captured Sept. 18, '63; 
Camp Sherman, and died in prison April 7, '64, at Rich- 
mond, Va. 

DISCHARGED. 

Adams Andrew J., (Sergt.,) Indianapolis ; March 15, '63. 
Hensley John M., (Sergt.,) North Salem ; Oct. 26, '63, to 
accept a commission as 1st Lieut, in a colored regiment. 
Cochran Alexander C, (Corp.,) Indianapolis ; Jan. 1, '63. 
Hacklcy Robert, (Corp.,) Danville; Jan. 1, '63; Memphis. 
Anderson Benjamin F., Indianapolis ; June 17, 63, at home. 
Budd Elliott, North Salem ; Feb. 1, '63. 
Crabb James W., Indianapolis; July 31, '63 ; Columbus, 0- 
Clark Joseph, North Salem ; Jan. 1, '63 ; Memphis. 
English John, Indianapolis ; Feb. 2, '63 ; Ft. Fowler. 
Gully Berry, Pittsboro ; Sept. 6, '63 ; Camp Sherman. 
Lamb Henry T., North Salem ; May 5, '63 ; LaGrange. 
McDaniel Lewis, North Salem ; Mch. 15, '65; Indianapolis. 
Montgomery Samuel A., Indianapolis; May '65; at home. 
Parsons Wm. F, New Winchester ; Nov. 12, '62. 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 151 

Parsons George L., North Salem ; Feb. 20, '63 Louisville. 
Smith Benjamin, Danville ; March 14, '63, LaGrange. 
Wells James M. Indianapolis; March 14, '63; LaGrange. 

TRANSFERRED TO V. R. C. 

English Matthew, Pittsboro ; Oct. 26, '63. 
llobbins John, North Salem ; April 14, '63, to Marine 
Corps. 

Riggin Wm., Indianapolis ; May 10, '63. 
Slifer George, Greenfield ; Sept. 1, '63. 

RECRUITS TRANSFERRED TO 48tii ind. V. V., June 1, '65. 

Miller Charles H., Indianapolis, 

Potts John, Lafayette. Captured July 22, '64 ; Atlanta, 
exchanged May, '65. 

Company I. 

Company I was recruited in Miami and Howard Counties, 
and mustered into the U. S. Service at Indianapolis, October 
25, 1862, by Captain J. B. Miller. Mustered out at Wash- 
ington, June 5, 1865. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

Wm. V. Powell, Captain. See page 116 

Ira B. Myers, Captain. See page 117 

James B. McGonigal, Lieut. See page 118 

Lemuel U. Powell, 1st Lieut See page 118 

John C. Parks, 1st Sergt, Peru. Corp. to June 1, '65. 
Commissioned Lieut, on muster out of Company. 

SERGEANTS. 

Augustus Bradford, Peru. Private to June 1, '65. 
Alfred A. Ream, Peru. 

Daniel Summers, Xenia. Corp. to Aug. 15, '64. 
David Stitt, Santafe. Private to April 12, '64 ; Corp. to 
Aug. 15, '64. Wounded Aug. 18, '64 ; Atlanta. 



152 



HISTORY OF THir 



CORPORALS. 

Jacob M. Wethcrow, Xenia. Private to April 12, 'G4, 
Elijah G. Maple, Xcnia. Private to Aug. 15, 'C4. 
Alexander McMillen, Peru. 

Abraham Whistler, Wheatville. Private to Aug. 15, '64. 
Wm. AVilson, Peru. Private to May 31, '65. 
Henry 0. Lindley, Kokomo. Captured Oct. 30, '64.. 
Exchanged and Avrecked on the '■'■ Sultana^' but was saved. 
David Darby, Xenia. 
Ezra K. Frierwood, Xenia. Private to May 31, %b^ 

MUSICIAN. 

A din F. Spaulding. Peru. 

WAGONER. 

Philip Sallee, Xenia. 

PRIVATES MUSTEPvED OUT WITH COMPANY, 

Armstrong Wm. G., Xenia. 
Bryant Joel B., Xenia. 
Butler Stephen, Xenia, 

Crakes George, Mishawaka. Wounded June 29, '64. 
Cress Alexander, Mexico. 
Devlin Hugh, Peru. 
Dollinger John, Peru. 
Enyart Thomas, Five Corners. 

Fadcly Abraham, Grcentown. Wounded on Atlanta cam- 
paign. 

Fike Jacob, Chili. 
Foster Jacob B., Carmcl. 
Friermood Jacob, Xcnia. 
Filley Benjamin, Mier. 
Hettinger Jonathan. Peru. 
Kuhn George, Xcnia. 
Landis Solomon A., (Dixie,) Chili. 
Lonjr Jeremiah F,. Fairfield. 
Maple John. Xenia. 
Morris James, Fort Wayne. 



NIXElY-NINTll INDIANA NFANTUY. 153 

Mijssleman Wm., Chili. 

Mc Graw Francis C, Santafo. Wounded Aiay 27, '0-1. 
Parrish Daniel E., Auburn, 111. 
Reece Michael J., Xenia. 
llecce Isaac, Xenia. 
Rust John, Xenia, 
Shrock Solomon, Peru. 
Spurgeon Calvin, Santafc. 
Sh:n David, Xenia. 

Stacy Lyman, Farmingdale. Wounded July 28, '64. 
Smith Edward 11. Was Sergt. and left sick. May 20, 'G4. 
Supposed discharged. 

Tuttle James M., Mexico. 

Vinnedge Russell, Xenia. 

Windsor David E., Xenia. Wounded on Atlanta campaign. 

Wolf George, Cary. 

Warnock Wm. C, Greentown. 

KILLED IN BATTLE. 

Weeks John, (Corp.,) Peru ; July 28, '64 ; Atlanta. 

McGraw Francis M., (read 31 for C'in name, page 18, lino 
5;) Santafe, July 11, '68 ; Jackson, Miss. 

Daily Jones K., Peru. Captured July 22, '64; Atlanta, 
•supposed to have died in prison. 

dii:d. 

C;>te Noah, (Sergt.,) Greentown ; of wounds received Aug. 
12, '64, in front of Atlanta. 

Robey Andrew F., (Sergt.,) Greentown; Aug 23; '63, 
Albaugh Daniel, Mexico; Nov. 7, '62; Indianapolis. 
Brummett Francis M., Cary ; Sept, 15, '63. 
Friermood George, Xenia; of wounds received Aug. 5, '64. 
Gonsor John, Cary ; Feb. 22, 64 ; Scottsboro. 
Sullivan Jefferson, Xenia; March 29, '63; Ft. Fowler. 
Studebaker Andrew, Miamitown ; Feb. 4, '65; Louisville- 
Wilson Leander, Peru; Oct. 17, '63, Memphis. 



154 HISTORY or the 

DISCilAllGED. 

Warnock Elmore, (li?t Sergt.,) Xenia ; June 9, 'G3. 

Iiose Robert, (Sergt.,) Indianapolis; Dec, 12, (32 ; at home, 

Taggart Benjamin B., (Sergt.,) Peru; May lt>, 'Oo, on 
furlough. 

Keim George W., (Corp.,) Peru ; Jan. 13, 'G3 ; Indianapolis. 

Allbaugh David, Mexico ; Feb. 10, '05, on account of 
wounds received July 22, '64; Atlanta. 

Cox Joseph, Peru ; Sept 5, '03 ; Camp Sherman. 

Graft John T., Mexico; April 4, '03; Memphis. 

Meek iVllen S., Greentown ; June 17, 'G4 ; Indianapolis. 

TRANSFEURED TO V. R. C. 

Branham Luther, Peru ; March 29, '04. 

Iloyle George, Grand Rapids, Michigan ; Sept. 22, '63. 

Robey Francis M., Greentown ; Jan. 31, '04. 

RECRUIT TRANSFERRED TO 48Tn IND. V. V., JUNE 4, 1865. 

Kimball Abner D., Xenia, Ind. 

Company K. 

Company K was recruited in Cass County, principally ; 
by Co'^ila Ji'iii, ail rjiljivoinl at Sjuth Bend, with 
about 70 men, then transferred to Indianapolis ; but with all 
the efforts that could be made Captain Julian could not get 
men enough to muster as a Company, and when he did, the 
authorities delayed matters so that finally a squad of drafted 
men Avere assigned, and the Company was mustered Decem- 
ber 26, 1802, and remained at Indianapolis during the winter, 
joining the regiment in the field on May 14, 1863. Mustered 
out at Washington, June 5, 1865. 

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

William R. C. Jenks, Captain, Baltimore, Md, Resigned 
April 30, '63. 

George W. Julian, Captain. Seepage 119 

George C. Walker, Captain. Sec page 119 

Selden P. Stuart 1st Lieut. Seepage 120 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 155 

Arthur N. Clark, 1st Sorgt., Logansport. Discharged on 
furlough June, '05. 

SERGEANTS. 

Ilcnry 0. Morroll, Logiinsport. Captured, July 22, 'G4 ; 
exchanged and lost on the Siilfinia by drowning. 

John C. McGregor, Logansport. Appointed Lieut on 
muster out. 

Christopher IL Lindcnnan, Logansport. 

Miles B. Jones, Logansport. Private to March 6, '63, 
Corp. to Jan. 14, '(34. 

CORPORALS. 

Wm. Mahanansmith, Logansport. 

Alfred B. Myers, Logansport. 

Moses Gilbert, Logansport. 

Giles S. Thomas, Logansport. "Wounded July 28, '04; 
Atlanta, while actinir as color guard. 

Samuel Shepard, Walton. Private to Jan. 5, '64. 

Warren Cozat, Peru. Private to Jan. 15, '64, wounded 
June 15, '64, near Kenesaw Mountain. 

Lafayette Ball, Logansport. Private to Jan. 5, '64. 

Edward Kennedy, (musician.) Dupont, Ind. 

PHIVATi:3 PRESENT ON MUSTER OUT OF COMPANY. 

Berry Mcshach, Lewisburg. 
Bobo Francis, Delphi. 
Bobo Samuel, Dcl[ilii. 
Burket John, lloyal Centre. 

Cook Charks, N., Logansport. Left sick Nov. 8, '04. 
Conn David, Royal Centre. 

Chilcott Amos, Logansport. Detached duty June 11, '63. 
Gates George R., Royal Centre. 

Halsey Stephen, Logansport. Left sick May 24, '64. 
Hollis Robert, Royal Centre. 
Hazely AVm. H., Eaton, Delaware County. 
Jones Wm. A., Logansport. 
Jones. Roney V., Royal Centre. 



156 iiiSTor.y oi' the 

Johnson Wm., Logansport. 
Kline Chvistian IL, Crown Point. 
Kendle James 11. , Logansport. 
Merritt Henry, Logansport. 
Miller John IL, Logansport. 
McConibs Albert, Royal Centre. 
Powell Orlando, Mctia, Cass County. 
Rescr Weitt, Logansport-. Left sick Oct, 1, '64. 
Rescr Henry, Logansport. 
Riehnrds -Tames, Francisville. 

Shaw Stephen B., Logansport, Left sick April 26, 'G5. 
Shaw Jolin, Piirnctts Creek. 
Spencer James W., Logansport. 

Stolnaker Geo. W., Roynl Centre. Captured July 22, 64, 
parol(Ml and mustered out Camp Chase, May 1865. 

Stone Henry H., Bigelow's Mills. 
' Thomas Geo. W., Logansport. Left sick May 1, '64. 
Winegardner James A , Logansport. 

DIED. 

Carter Josiah T., Kokomo ; June 28, '64 ; Chattanooga, 
of wounds received June 15, '64 ; Kenesaw Mountain. 

Green Abraham, Logansport; Nov. 21, '64; Clinton, Ga. 

Mattox James N., Winamac ; Aug. 19, '63. 

Wigant James, Noble County ; July 24, '64, in hospital, 
of wounds received July 20, '64 ; near Atlanta. 

DISCHARGED. 

Heraud John L., Logansport ; Sept. 3, 63. 
Mcrritt Rolin, Logansport, Feb. 24, '65; on account of 
wounds received July 22, '64 ; Atlanta. 
Vanatta John, Indianapolis ; Jan. 12, '63. 

RECRUITS TRANSFERRED TO 48Tn IND. V. V. JUNE, 1SC5. 

Dunbaugh John F., Logansport. 
Larimorc Geo. W., Logansport. 
Lamb James, Winamac. 

DRAFTED MEN. 

The following is the list of drafted men who were sent to 



NINETY-NIXTII INDIANA INFANTRV. 157 

Indianapolis, to be mustered out July 6, '63 ; by I'cason of 
expiration of term of service. 

Martin Warren, Isaac Bell, Jacob Fishel, Solomon 
Fifehel, JJavid (jlabsburn, Daniel C. Gallant, Uhomas Petit, 
Laniel Surface, \Vm. E. Surface and Jackson Smith, of 
Johnson County. • 

Charles \V. Lrown and Aaron 13. Crawford ; Shannondale. 

John \\\ Lavis, Ihilandtr Jester and Wm. Larrowe ; New 
Castle. Lewis Dwight of LaCrange County. 

Hiram Fosnight and Hiram H. lloberts of Henry Co. 

AVm. Gerholt, Granville M. Hardin, Abraham Jones, 
Wm. King and Clinton Jones ; Indianapolis. 

James Holland ; Liberty. John M. Holland ; Connersville. 

\Vm. Kogan ; St. Joseph Co. Cornelius Tanner ; Stark Co. 

INIanford Kemp and David Surface of Johnson County 
died, the former March 11, '64 ; at Cairo, the latter at Sny- 
ders' Bluff Mississippi, July 9, '63, 

John Vannatta, Indianapolis ; was discharged Jan. 12, '63. 



Recapitulation, 



coJirAMEs. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H I. K. 

Mustered out, 55. 62. 49. 62. 54. 57. 43. 38. 65. 45. 

Killed and died of wounds, * (J. 10. 2. 1. 4. 4. 5. 4. 4. 2. 
Died of disease, 14. 17. 1'.). 12. 24. 11. 14. 13. 8. C- 

Discharged for wounds, 0- 4. 1. 0- 2. 3. 1. 0. 1. 1. 

Disclarged for otLer causes, 17. 17. IG. IG. 7. 7-. 14. 19. 7. 31. 
Transferred, 3. 15. 5. 9. 3. G. 3. 6. 4. 3. 

Deserted, 2. .3. 1. 2. 4. 1. 3. 5. 5. 1. 

Total mustered in, 97.118. 93. 92. 98. 89. 83. 85. 84. 88. 

Wounded and recovered, 8. 19. 10. 10. 15. G. 8. 4. 6. 2. 

Captured and exchanged, 0. 2. 1. 1. 0. 2. 4. 5. 1. 1. 

Died in prison, 3. • 1. 1. 0. 0. 1. 0. 1. 1. 1. 

Grand total mustered out 5')0. 

Killed and died of wouijds 42. 

Died of disease 1-^7. 

Discharged on account of wounds 13. 

Discharged for other causes 151. 

Transferred 67_ 

Deserted 27. 

Field audStnflF 15. 

Grand total mustered in 942. 



158 nrsTORY of the 

Incidents. 

When the men composing the regiment c;imc to^ctiicr 
at Camp Joe Reynolds, they Averc strangers to eiicli 
other, yet as we met and saw the No. 90 on the liat 
or the caj? of a man, there was n. feeling that someliow wo 
were connected together that cannot he expressed in wor(U; — 
an undefined conscvmsness i\\\\t\iQ ^\qvc insopera1)ly bound 
together by the work in which avc were engaged, that the 
future alone could unfold. 

There are many incidents of an amusing character con- 
nected Avith a soldier life that take away the sting of many 
of the hardships that would otherwise be almost unbearable. 

There is nothing that will afford more amusement tq old 
soldiers than to take a retrospect back to the time they first 
entered the service', to see how ignorant they were of the 
duties of their position, Avhich were soon mastered, however. 

As an illustration, a circumstance in regard to the Georgia 
Militia Avill do. After the battle of JMission Pvidgc, ,in the 
pursuit of General Bragg, to Ringgold Pass, our regiment 
picked up about a hundred prisoners, — veterans of the 
enemy's army, which Company D was guarding at Grayvillc, 
Georgia. They had a contempt for the Georgia militia, and 
in order to amuse themselves Avhile prisoners one of their 
number, styling himself a militia Captain, commenced drilling 
them. MVishi;^"- to "formcompnny in two ranks," his ccm- 
in.'snd Avns: .'.•.) tworoAV:^ of war." Wishing to "i-ight 

dross," it was "git straight." ^Vishingto "forward Hm/v//," 
it was '• go aho-.id ; r/o." Wishing to "by the right flank, 
viarcJi," it was "four men git'crossways ; cfit." Wi&hing to 
" file left, march," it was " turn a square corner left handed, 
turn," with much more of the same style, which they said 
was the tactics of the militia; and I liave no doubt it was 
true. While we wci-e not as ignorant as that, there was 
nevertheless many a ludicrous mistake. While at Indianapo- 
lis the lamented Lieutenant Parsons was officer of the guard 
one night, and on one of the "reliefs" Avas a recruit Avho 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTllY. 150 

had just arrived in camp, and ignorant of the duties of a 
sentinel. A number of men had evaded the sentinels and 
gone to the city without permission, and the Lieutenant was 
desirous of arresting them on their return to camp, as they 
were without the countersign which for that night was 
"Corinth." llo was particular to give him special instruc- 
tions, visiting him for the purpose, telling him to permit no 
person to pass without giving him the countersign. The 
sentinel repeated the instructions over to himself to be sure 
he understood them, and then commenced his sttady march 
to and fro along his line. In a short time the boys who 
were in the city returned and sent one of their number for- 
ward to reconnoitre, to see what the opportunity Avas for 
getting into camp without being discovered. The sentinel 
spied him however, and promptly bringing his gun to a 
''charge" cried "Halt! who comes there?" 

•'A friend," was the reply. 

"Advance and say Corinth or you can't pass here," said 
the sentinel in a quick decided tone, but before the words 
were hardly out of his mouth the man Avas back with his 
comrades, and going to another part of the line and saying 
•'Corinth," they were admitted without difficulty. 

All will remember the first lesson we received in foraginff. 
The second night we camped, after leaving Memphis the first 
time, the chickens and pigs began to wail forth their lamen- 
tations as one after another was knocked down, but every 
member of the 99th sat still and looked wonderingly on to 
see the older soldiers of the brigade capturing them without 
any compunctions, flattering themselves that they were lucky 
in being brigaded with what they termed "greenies" in the 
foraging line. The 97th and 99th eat their salt rations 
while the 53d and 70th had plenty of fresh pork. The next 
evening we arrived at "Red Bank Camp," as it was called, 
crossing a creek "right in front" the brigade camped in 
"hollow square," the creek forming the rear line. In 
marching in, a number of fine cattle were enclosed in the 
square, and the Ohio boys concluded they would have a fine 



ICO HISTORY OF THE 

lot of beef for snpper, Avliicli tliey would kill at tleir leisure, 
as they did not suppose the 97th nud 99th boys Avould dis- 
turb them. Col. Fowler, an "old soldier," rode doAvn the 
lines while the arms wde 1 ( ing f-tiicl\(d ;ii <1 siyirg I 
don't want a single man to toiudi any of that beef I'ode away. 
Whether it was the peculiar emphasis that he placed on the 
word "single," or not (there were a good many married 
men in the regiment) suffice it to say tlnit in a fcAv mtmcnls 
the entire lot of cattle were in the hands of the members of 
the 97tK and 99th, undergoing the process of preparation 
for the camp kettle, Avhile the "old soldiers" looktd en in 
astonisJavent. But they were kindly given a share of the 
steak. The only accident was that Corporal Savage, Com- 
pany C, cut his hand severely while in the act. of butchering 
one of the cattle. It is useless for me to say that Colonel 
Fowler had plenty of good steak and " pluck " for supper. 
That lesson in foraging they never forgot, and often it Avas 
the means of giving us subsistence when it could be had in 
no other way. It was a system of foraging organized ly 
Gen. Sherman that enabled him so often to cut loose fv(m 
the base of his supplies, and n)arch where he ]>leas(.d. 
A\ hether always right or not, there might be a volvme writ- 
ten of the foraging expeditions of the regiment. Company 
A and F will reuKmber, doubtless, the plan adopted at Fort 
De Iltirt on one occasion. They had keen living scmctime 
on -alt pork and many wer^ sick. No beef ■\\as 1o le l;;d 
fi'im the Commissai-y, but an old seccssionii-t nnirad l.cvl,* 
liviiig not far from camp, had a dozen or so fne head of cat- 
tle, and it was determined to confiscate some of them, but be 
had "protection papers" from Gen. Denver, (that was in the 
days of conciliation) and of course they could not be taken 
except by strategy. Serg't Kent, Tillotson and seme others 
sallied out one night on some mules, and in a short time came 
rushing back to camp, driving before them a number of cat- 
tle which Avere let in at the gates of the fort, and seen 
Elaughtered and divided among the messes, and before day- 
light no trace of olTal or tracks were left. Neon the next 



KIXEIY-NIXTII INDIANA NFANTKY. 161 

diy cam?, and Avith it Mr. Loyd, armed with an order from 
Gjn. Danvcr to search the fort and sec if the beef could bo 
fomid. Col. Dellart mot him at the entrance of the fort 
when the following colloquy took place: 

" I have an order from General Denver to search this fort 
to see if you have stolen my beef/' 

"Beef !" said the Colonel. " Are you certain you havo 
lost any ?" 

" That matters not. I have an order to search this camp 
from your superior officer, and I think I shall do so or report 
you." 

" You arc not aware" said the Colonel, " that I usually get 
my orders through the commanding officer of my regiment, 
Colonel Fowler, but as you are so independent I want to ask 
you a few questions. Were you not in the rebel army as a 
volunteer?" 

"Yes." 

•' Are you a loyal man ?" 

"I have taken the oath." 

" Tliat is not the question, are you a loyal man?" 

No answer. 

" You do not say that you arc loyal, have been a volunteer 
in the rebel army and come here wanting to search my fort. 
How do I know but what you are a spy wanting to sec its 
consftruction, count my force, and then inform the enemy, 
I Avill give you one minute to leave, and if you arc not gone 
I will arrest you and send you to headquarters as a spy." 

He left, and that w;is the last of the affair, but as waa 
afterwa.r(ls ascertained he was one of the most cruel guerril- 
las in the country. I might give many incidents of thia 
kind that occurred while in camp and on the march, but an 
account given by a person with Sherman's army in the last 
campaign from Savannah must suffice, 

III orJer to systematize and more tlioroughly regulate the work of 
foraging for the troops, a detail of sixty men to a division was made. 
These men, under proper officers, were mounted, and were called by tho 
boys, "bummers." They became an institution in the army, and tho 
history of their work is not the least important part of the labors of that 



162 



HISTORY OF THE 



army. Covering the Banks and front, and rear of the army, they served, 
to a great extent, the purpose of cavalry. They have had many skir, 
mishes with Hampton, and General Sherman asserts that he has never 
known them to have been driven in by the rebel horse. In some instan- 
ces they have been in the advance, and it is a matter of record that these 
bummers actually captured Midway, on the Charleston and Savannah 
Railroad. The story is tbis: General Howard, with 7,000 men of his 
army, was carefully advancing toward the rond, expecting at every mo- 
ment to meet the enemy. As he was giving directions to the officer in 
command he noticed one of these bnmmers mounted on a dumpy mule, 
with a rope bridle and without a saddle, coming down the road at full 
speed, beating his mule at every jump, with his cudgel. "Stop, stop," 
said the General ; "where are you going?" "Haven't got time," said 
tho man, still beating and spurring the mule, "haven't got time. In a 
devil of a hurry. The bummers of the 3d Brigade have Midway, and I'm 
after reinforcements !" 

These bummers were the first to enter Fayetteville. Their work has 
been well done, and done in this manner: Knowing about where the 
command would encamp for the night, tliey would be ready near that 
point, with their rations all divided out — each man having ten piles for 
his regiment— one for each company. Tbe road at such points would be 
lined for milei with these foragers and tbeir piles of meat, potatoes, rice, 
meal, com, &c. They looked more like market-men than soldiers. The 
regiment, as they came to their plaop, would halt, and each company 
divide out their rations. It was the work of but a few moments, when 
the march was resumed. 

These bummers and their vehicles for transportation, following their 
divisions in their march through the town, were the most amusing sight 
we ever saw. Mounted on mules, horses and oxen, with old saddles and 
bridles, followed by carriages of every description from a gig to a carrvHll, 
drawn by mules, horses or oxen; carts and wagons of every description ; 
then the pack-mules and oxen, all loaded wiih cbickens, turkej-s, geese, 
ducks, bacon, linnis, meal, rice, and every thing the countr}' afforded, led 
by negroes, old and young, male and female. All this, offer red and 
guarded by these bummers, was the occasion of many jokes and hearty 
laughs. 

So efficient has tlie organization been, and of such great service and 
assistance to the cavalry, that though General Hampton's cavalry force 
outnumbers General Kilpatrick's nearly three to one, tbe rebels have 
never been able to strike our wagon-trains, and, from Atlanta to Goldsboro, 
they have never captured even one wagon." 



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Address. • 

Officers and Soldiers of the 99th Indiana : — 

While there are many amusing incidents connected with 
army life, there are also many that are touching and sorrow- 
ful ; tliat stir ail the tiner ieelmgs of our nature. While 
lying at Helena, Arkansas, on our way down the river on 
the Yicksburg campaign, we were startled one night about 9 
P, M., by the cry " a man overboard," All was excitement, 
and every one enquiring, can he be saved? But alas, he 
sank to rise no more. It was found on examination to be 
Lemuel Newell, of Company F. About four months after- 
ward we were on our w^ay up the river, and nearing Helena, 
about the same time in the evening the same cry rang out 
upon the startled air ! The engines were stopped immedi- 
ately, and some men launched in the yawl, but no trace of 
the missing one could be found, as he was not seen after 
falling into the water, and nothing heard, save his faint but 
unavailing cry for help, as he was borne dow'nward in the 
current of the mighty river. The roil was called and it was 
found to be Mathaniel Matthews, of Company F., a strange 
coincidence, as the men were related; Newell marrying a 
widow lady, and Matthews her daughter. Both were drowned 
near the same place, about the same time in the evening, the 
one however going down and the other coming up the river. 
If I was asked to mention all the sad scenes throuy,h which 
the regiment has passed, I would commence with the death 
of the first one that died, and I would go on and enumerate 
them all, and say when each one of them died there was 
sadness in the hearts of the brave men of the 99th, and 0, 
comrades I what a list there is of them ; — some falling ere 
the campaign was commenced, and others here and there as 
it progressed. It was my privilege to stand by the death- 
bed and grave of a great many of them, and were I to preach 
their funeral to you who are living, I would say of each one 
who has fallen, he has not died in vain, or as has been written 



1G4 niSTORY OF THE 

by an tJbler pen than mine on the same subject over a year 
ago: 

"It would be a hard heart, indeed, that could not spare a tenr by the 
bier of such a one, or at the thought of the sorrow that fills the home 
that loved him. Jiut, if we niiglit rite to the highest point of the Chris- 
tian coniemplaiicn, is that sin.ong the Siiddcst fccius in the ^\orld? 

"Consider, from tlie deepest places of your soul — from the le^'el of 
youi' i)iggest thought — and say which must be sadde'-t in the sight of God 
end ttie angels, snch a life, so lived and so closed, or that of another 
young man, who, at his country's call, felt no bounding of the pulse, no 
kindiing of enthusiasm, no promptings of self sacriKce, but only thought 
how dangerous a battle must be, and how hard the life of camps, and 
Iiow prudent and politic it «ould be to Rcep cleur of the risks, and make 
money, and guard well his life and health, and live cm hmg and pror^per- 
Ously; sneering at or mourning over the folly of a brave and ardent 
fioul — coldly calculating the value of a Uiitional existence, and whether 
it is worth the cost of so much money, so much blood; and so managing 
to live on and thrive and destined to live to eighty years, safe healtliy, 
thrilty, but with never a glimmer of the soul's true fire, never a flash of 
&ll-daring disinterestedness, never an aim in life but to live on, and never 
a thought of death without shrinking and dismay. 

•'These are the two rontraated styles of life that are constantly brought 
to our view of late. And which is the saddest, the soul's death or the 
body's? The flesh .lud the mere prudential undei-standing will answer 
Onp wny. and is unswering it every diij'^ with a thousand tongues; but 
every living soul will answer the other way. Every soul will '^ec more of 
real life, such as it can venerate, admire, bow to and eagerly covet for 
itself in that brief career of the high-hearted soldier, than in the longest 
life of selfi.'h comfort, and independence, jvnd thrift, to end in decrepi- 
tude and death at las'. The soul knows and will confess that early death 
makes no such drondful ravages in the world's life as are made in the 
long years of selfishness and moral decline.' 

Then \i.i us cherish tlieir memories ; care for {\\v\y faDnlics, 
that Ave m;iy tlicrcby ill .'^ome measure, repay tloii for the 
eaciifices and sulTeringsihat were endured hy our "unreturn- 
ingliravcs!" Brave saldic.rsl {vncfriciuh! and kind hearted 
Lretlncn in arms! sleep on Avhcrc j^ori lie in tlie soil of south- 
land till the Q-reat reveille shall call you to marshal vour- 
eclves Avlierc the Great Ccqtoiii ccnnr;aiids iLc immcrlal 
hosts. 

I uibh I coidd tell Avhere all of tlieul' sleep, that each 
grave might be a historic snot, around uhich -would cluster 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 165 

the affection of sorrowing comrades ; while above them 
should grow the waving sod, docked Avith evergreens, — em- 
blems of the shrine of memory in every patriotic heart! 
Amid all the sori-ow llicre is this coneclaticn, the jlag for 
which the J foi((/ht, — for which they died, Avaves in triumph 
over every g)-ave where they sleep. But how vain arc wo}-dt>I 
how puerile is laiijiiaje to express a fitting eulogy. 

''They le'^t tlie plonglisliare in tlie mould, 
Tlie (locks and herds without a fold, 
The sickle in the r.nshorn grain, 
The corn half .garnered on the plain — 
And mustered in their simple dress, 
For wrongs to seek a stern redress; 
To right tliose wrongs, come weal or woe, 
To p' rish — or o'ercome the ibe." 

Tlicy perished in duty's path and did not live to see the 
foe overcome. But we can do no more for them, so I turn 
to the living and say to you who yet survive 

"You fought like brave men, long and well, 
.You conquered, — but your comrades fell 
Bleeding on every battle-field." 

Let me say that you who have gone forth have not been 
the only brave ones, for 

" The wife who girds her husbands sword, kw 

'Mid little ones who weep or wonder, 
And gravely sneaks tlie cheering word, 

What though her heart be rent asunder — 
Doomed nightly in her dreams to hear 

Tlie bolt.; of war around liim r.ittle, 
Hath shed as sacred blood us e'er 

Was poured upon a fi.ld of battle. 

'■ The mother who conceals her grief, 

When to her breast her son sh« presses, 
Then breathes a few brave words and brief, 

Kissing the patriot brow she blesses, 
"With no one bather secret Cod 

To know the pain that weighs upon licr, 
Sheds holy blood as o'er tlie sod 

lleceived on Freedom's field of honor.'' 



166 HISTORY OF THE 

But tlie saddest thought that fills my heart is when I think 
of those who languished for many months in the prison pens 
of the South, and then died of starvation, as some of them 
actually did ; or of those who perished almost in sight of 
home, as it were, at the explosion, April 27, 1865, near 
Memphis, of the ill-fated Sultana, on which they were re- 
turning to their homes after a long imprisonment. But our 
only consolation is, that their numbers were but few, com- 
pared with the whole list of our killed and died. It is very 
large, and while I ask you to remember them, it Avill be a 
source of sad pride to think that you suffered with them ; 
and the other long list who were discharged, many of them 
to know no more of health while they live, and others to 
cnrry with them wounds until they close their career on earth. 
But in looking over the past you can say "It is a proud sat- 
isfaction to have been a soldier in this great struggle, that 
has preserved the Union of our fathers, and placed America 
in the high position of first among the nations of the earth, 
making her indeed worthy to be called the land of a Washing- 
ton, or a Lincoln ; making her the champion of the rights of 
man." Three years ago you left your employments, your 
homes, your families, where you were in the enjoyment of 
ease and plenty, for the uncertain chances of the battle field, 
impressea with the eonciousness that you could add your mite 
in the great tide of events, that Avere to be the proudest his- 
tory' of our native Innd. Think of the triumphant old Aimy 
of the Tennessee that marched from the great river to the 
ocean, and that history is yours. You have shared in all its 
struggles, and whatsoever of noble deeds performed — of im- 
perishable glory attained, a part belongs to you. Has your 
native State, Indiana, been honored in this struggle by the 
noble men she has sent forth to know no North, no South, 
no East, no West, but the one glorious country, under the one 
glorious flag, that has been your standard upon the march 
and in the thickest of the fight, you have the proud con- 
sciousness of knowing that your honorable efforts have been 
a link in the chain of triumphant Indiana soldiers, that has 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 167 

reached to almost every battle-field from Gettysburg to the 
Rio Grande. 

Has our common country anything of which to be proud 
in that the great problem has been demonstrated, that man 
is capable of self government, that a republican government 
can sustain itself against all internal' foes, no matter what 
may be their pretentions, and enforce justice and equity 
among its subjects, with the strong right arm of its citizen 
soldiery, you have a just right to share in that noble pride, 
as you have aided its authorities in their heroic eflbrts in the 
hour of your country's need. Does there gather a brighter 
halo of emblematic glory among the clustered stars of our 
nation's ensign, you can say that you assisted in keeping 
those stars there, that not one should be blotted out ; does 
its stripes of red grow more crimson in reflecting the blood 
of the patriots in which it has been re-baptized, you can 
point to the list of your martyred comrades who have fallen ; 
does it stripes of white look more pure and spotless, you can 
say you helped to wash out the foul blot of slavery that tarnish- 
ed them; does it float proudly over all the land of treason 
and rebellion, you can sa^ your hands assisted in carrying it 
there. But above all if glory and honor belong to tlie Ruler 
of Heaven and Earth for the blessing He has vouchsafed 
to our land by an overruling providence in preserving it from 
anarchy and ruin, as I humbly believe he has, as christian 
men you can say we have been co-workers with Him in the 
development of His grand purpose in regard to our nation. 

In conclusion let me say, in the language of our Command- 
er-in-Chief, who has also fallen in tlie struggle, "with malice 
toward none, with charity toward all, with firmness in the 
right as God gives us to see the right," let us go on in sus- 
taining the government; standing by it until we shall tramp, 
tramp, tramp, into the dark valley and cur bivouac be made 
with our departed fellow soldiers, many of whom, we tru!~t, 
" Are not lost, but gone before.'' 



168 HISTORY OF THE 

MaicLes. 

A recapitulation of the marches made by tlic regiment 
will show something of the labor performed in that one par- 
ticular. 

From INIemphis, vin. Yacuapatafi to LaGrange, Tennessee, 
150 miles; " Chalmers Raid 12o;" Moscow to Mr mph is 50 ; 
Yazoo to Jackson and return to Black River 125 ; " Rrowiis- 
ville Raid 75 ;" Memphis, via. Corinth, Bridgeport and 
Trenton to Chattanooga, 301; Knoxville Campaign and re- 
turn to Seottsboro, Ala., 392 ; Dalton and Rocky Face Re- 
connoisance, 250; Atlanta Campaign, 400; "Hoods Pur- 
suit, 250" Atlanta to Savannah, 326; Savannah to Golds- 
boro, N. C, 471 ; Goldsboro to Cape Fear River, 81 ; Cape 
Fear River, via. Richmond to Washington, 342; making a 
total of 3,398 miles, saying nothing about foraging expedi- 
tions and minor marches, besides drilling and other duties of 
camp life. 

The regiment has been transported by c.n-s fi'om South 
Bend to Indianapolis, 184 miles; Indiannjiolis to Loiiisvire, 
90, on entering the service. Fro^a "\\'ashington to Parkers- 
buni, Va., 350 miles, and from Lawroncoburg to Indianaj^o- 
lis, 92 miles, on coming hom.e; making 710 miles ly liail- 
road. 

^Vcre transported by water from Louisville to IMcmphis, 
650 miles, fiom IMcmphis to Vicksburg and iclnin, c:'C0, fi om 
Savannah to Beaufort, 75 ; from Parkersburg, via. Cincin- 
nati to Lawrenceburg, 370; making 1,895 miles by Trans- 
ports. jNIaking a grand total of 0,009 miles of travel, over 
half of it by hard laborious marching ; and on the Atlanta 
campaign, from May to September one continual skirmish or 
battle, when the sound of cannon and musketry was never 
silent. Thus can be estimated something of what the 99th 
has had to do in their tcjin of service. A march is a diffi- 
cult thing to describe. 

An army on the march is a moving city, as were, and there 
is continually a change of scene but the same actors, and it 



NINEIY-NOTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 169 

becomes after awhile monotonous, and unless something occurs 
to make a stir some one will sing or break forth in some comi- 
cal saying that will please all, and a shout will be the con- 
clusion. The manner in which the army in South Carolina 
marched, is described in the following terse manner : 

" On the march, the army is seldom all in motion at the same time, but 
any part of it is quite certain to have its full share of move during the 
twenty-four hours of each day. It rolls from the rear to the front, in as 
many columns as the commanding General sees fit to direct, and upon 
roads as nearly parallel as the country affords. When there are not 
enough suitable roads for its accommodation, it constructs them. The 
building of roads is done by the pioneers, a certain number to each divis- 
ion, assisted by the army. Fence-rails are extensively used in building 
roads — first, the "ruts" are filled with them, then rails are placed cross- 
wise, and dirt and pine brush thrown in on top. In lieu of fence-rails, 
poles, sticks and brush are used, kneaded solid by mule-feet or, more 
beautifully expressed, mud thickened with pine-tops; and kneaded by 
application of mule heels until it becomes solid. 

If the head of any column is checked by bad roads, it masses, and 
goes to work with a vengeance, assisting the pioneers. The object is to 
get the road in such condition that the artillery and trains can pass over. 
If the bottom is good, and the water not sufficiently deep to damage the 
ammunition in the wagons, and the swamp not less tJian one mile across, 
we always bulge through. The boys insist that this process is excellent 
for cold feet. If our column is checked by the enemy, it deploys into 
position and fights a little, while other columns push ahead and flank the 
enemy. If several columns are checked, we deploj' into position, (nicest 
maneuver in the world,) press the enemy closely at all points, and, if no 
advantage occurs, pitch in and whip him. General Sherman never 
bothers us upon such occasions, unless we are getting a little too "far 
round," or not quite "far round enough," or a little too "brisk," for he 
knows precisely what we are going to do. Rut, if a little too "brisk," 
he always modestly makes his appearance, and says, " hold up, a little 
there, boys. Wait until the ITth gets fairly in," or words to that efiects 
To be sure, he does not say this to us so w^ can hear him. He speak, 
through the regular channel, but, then we all know what General Sherman 
says. 

Advancing in line of battle through wood, brush, over logs, through 
swamps, down embankments, over wood-piles is easily done, because we 
all know how ! We never think of keeping step, touching elbows — pshaw 1 
Each man knows just where he ought to be, keeps his eyes upon the spot 
where, theoretically, he is, until he gets there. This may cost him a dozen 
flank movements on his own hook. In fighting, it is the eternal perse- 
verance of the commanding General and the determined persistency of 
the boys, cemented by a mutual confidence, that has won us our many 
victories. 



1"0 HISTORY OF THE 

Miscellaneous Items. 

The writer of this was at Indianapolis when the regiment 
returned, and a rambling account of what he saw and heard 
may be of interest. The soldiers with their skin browned to 
an Indian-like darkness, and their hair and beard grown long, 
showed that they had long been used to exposure and toil. 
Their hats, which were of a singular variety of style ; nearly 
all had the corps badge in front or on the side. The way 
the " cartridge box marked 40 rounds " came to be selected 
as the badge of the 15th corps, was this ; — as our division 
was moving up Lookout Valley, around the point of the 
mountain, Nov. 22, 1863, where we moved across Brown's 
Ferry, preparatory to the battle of Mission Ridge, an Irish- 
man belonging to the 90th Illinois straggled behind, and just 
as he was passing General Hooker's quarters he was hailed 
with " what corps do you belong to?" "The fafteenth," 
said he. " Where is your badge ? " " Here it is, marked 40 
rounds," said he, at the same time slapping his hand upon 
his cartridge box, Avhile he moved on amid the shouts of the 
soldiers who had been listeners. General Logan was soon 
assigned to the command, and the corps having no badge he 
adopted the cartridge box after hearing the circumstance. 
The different corps badges, as far as I remember them, are 
the "Trefoil" of the 2d, the "Diamond" of the 4th, 
the "Maltese Cross" of the 5th, the "Acorn" of the 
14th, the "Arrow" of the 17th, the "Star" of the 
20th. The different divisions are told by the color of the 
badge ; the Red the 1st, the White the 2d, the Blue the 3d, 
&c. The following, from the Cincinnati Commercial, will 
give a good idea of how the men looked. 

"Strange looking boings tliftj'' arc and stvaiijiely attired. Tiieir cloth- 
ing is peculiarly noticable ; the ragged dark-blue blouse and light-blue 
pants constitute the uniform, and their sole- leather, as a general thing, 
is nothing more than a mere apology tor shoes; in hats, however, there 
is noticable a singular variety of shape and stjde of decoration ; nearly 
all have a corps badge in front or on the side, and feathers of various 
colors and sizes. The tout ensemble of one of these veterans is that of a 
very ragged, slightly dirty, but very hardy specimen of humanity. But 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 171 

the observer thinks only, in looking at his clear eye and open expression, 
of the real hero — the rough diamond hidden within that incrustation- 
What care for dress or appearance have these men ? We know that they 
are the greatest soldiers the world ever saw, and that their deeds surpass 
any ever heard of, and that is sufficient. As a general thing, they are 
much more quiet and orderly than we might reasonably have expected to 
find them, considering that they are the men who carried icy terror to 
the fired heart of the South in their terrible march down and around, 
from Atlanta to Savannah and Charleston, and, finally to Richmond. 
But one would not think, from their deportment here, that they were the 
men who, for years, have thought no more of a bullet than a hailstone, 
while lightly facing grim death on hundreds of battle-fields and skirmish 
grounds. Their only idea now, since their great work is accomplished, 
is to be mustered out, paid off, and allowed to return to their homes and 
the enjoyment of home life. 

They have a queer way of saying cool things — these veterans. 

"Hello, Jake, I thought they killed you at Atlanta," says one to 
another, whom he had supposed dead. 

"Not much," was the reply. "No grease spot of me ; only two 
bullet holes through the ribs." 

" How are you, Cooney — going back on the farm?" 

" Not much, I thank you ! I've got a piano agency." 

"Yes!" said another, " Cooney is good at the ' piauer dodge.'" 

This litle scrap of conversation is peculiarly suggestive to those who 
have heard of the peculiar kind of kindling wood used by Sherman's 
soldiers while they were visiting with the chivalry of South Carolina. 

"I say, friend," said one of them to a stupefied Teuton, without moving 
a muscle of his face from a condition of perfect gravity, "canyon tell 
me if there has been any rebellion on this continent in the last hundred 
years? — I guess not! 0! no ! " 

" How are you, southern confederacy? — I am sick, I thank you," said 
a one-eyed hero in soliloquy, and an exuberance of good spirits. 

As a general thing, they are light-hearted and merry — those of them 
who are left to tell the tale of wonderful deeds — and they all seem re" 
joiced to get back near to their homes once more." 

In asking them what Was the hardest sight they ever saw? 
the almost unanimous voice was, the burning of Columbia, 
on the night of Feb. 17th last, and many an incident was 
related, that if clothed in language would far transcend a ro" 
mance. Each soldier has his only peculiar incidents to relate, 
in fact what the soldiers of the 99th do not know about the 
States of Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolina's, we might 
say is not worth knowing. All seemed to think that the 
hardest time they had was when thoy played " lick skillet " 



172 HISTORY OP THE 

in the "bullpen," as they called the continual skirmish in 
front of Atlanta during the month of Aug., 1864. They 
would tell with a great deal of pride, of the time when 

Our camp fires shone bright on the mountains 

That frowned on the river below, 
While we stood by our guns in the morning 

And eagerly watched for the foe — 
When a rider came out from the darkness 

That hung over mountain and tree, 
And shouted, " Boys, up and be ready, 

For Sherman will march for the sea-" 

Then cheer upon cheer for bold Sherman 

Weiit up from each valley and glen, 
And the bugles re-echoed the music 

That came from the lips of the men, 
For we knew that the stars in our banner 

More bright in their splendor would be. 
And that blessings from Northland would greet us,. 

When Sherman marched down to the sea. 

Then forward, boys, forward to battle, 

We march on our wearisome way. 
And we stormed the wild hills of Kesaca — 

God bless those who fell on that day, 
Then Kenesaw frowned in its glory, 

Frowned down on the flag of the free. 
But the East and the West bore our standards^ 

And Sherman marched on to the sea. 

Still onward we pressed, till our banners 

Swept out from Atlanta's grim walls, 
And the blood of the patriot dampened 

The soil where the traitor flag falls. 
But we paused not to weep for the fallen. 

Who slept by each river and tree, 
Yet we twined them a wreath of the laurel, 

As Sherman marched down to the sea. 

0, proud was our army that morning, 

Tliat stood where the pine dai'kly towers, 
When Sherman said: "Boys, you are weary, 

But to-day fair Savannah is ours." 
Then sang we a song for our chieftain, 

That echoed o'er river and lea, 
And the stars in our banners shone brighter 

When Sherman marched down to tlie sea. 



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They spoke also with a great deal of pride of their noble 
•chieftain under whom they had served so long for the entire 
service of the regiment, with the exception of a few months 
was under the gallant Tecumseh. 

Did you ever see him ? Tall, strait, lithe, witli a firm step ; 
deep, gray, expressive eyes; face not unmarked with care 
but usually placid; his nose slightly aquiline; hair dark and 
now interwoven with threads of silver; hands that Avere made 
to be useful rather than ornamental ; intellectual brow, well 
balanced head, strong shoulders, small waist, active limbs, 
and feet enclosed in good sized boots — such are the outlines 
of one of the most practical, and certainly one of the ablest 
Generals this war has given to America. 

The lamented General, James B. McPherson, came in for 
a share of their praise also, as he was a noble man ; of his 
death, the Ai'my and Navy Journal says : In the first Atlan- 
ta campaign, his command was the Department of the Ten- 
nessee, including the entire 15th, 16th and 17th Corps. His 
"grand division," so called, was the flanking force which, 
moving rapidly on one or the other wings, has been employed 
to force the enemy back to Atlanta. In some respects, the 
the burden of the campaign, next under Sherman, has been 
on him. He fought at Resaca. The battle near Dallas was 
wholly his. At Allatoona and Gulp Farm he was again dis- 
tinguished, was actively though not hotly engaged, at Ken- 
nesaw, and on the 17th he cut the line between Lee and 
Johnston by occupying Decatur Three days later he fought 
a severe battle, from which he came out, only to fall, shot 
through the lungs, early in the day of Friday, July 22, at 
the early age of thirty-six years. 

It is pleasant to note how Grant and Sherman, and Mc 
Pherson have successively held of late, the same commands, 
the advancement of each being followed by the elevation of 
the next lower to the vacated place. Such a triumvirate is 
unequalled in our army. If in General Grant, conspicuous 
merits have raised him to the loftiest rank, in the other two 
there has been equal exhibition of soldierly instincts and 



17-t HISTORY OF THE 

military genius. McPherson, indeed, had a soldierly intui- 
tion and a love of his profession which made him a man of 
rare promise. He spared no pains to become a master in the 
science of war. Like Sedgwick, he met death in the midst 
of a great campaign. His grand division had already cross- 
ed the Chattahoochie, and were struggling on the very bord- 
ers of the long-sought city. But when the bloody day clos- 
ed, their leader was no more. Nicanor lay dead in his 
harness. 



Major General 0. 0. Howard who succeeded him, rapidly 
grew into favor by his splendid management of the battle 
of July 28th, and by doing all in his power for the welfare 
of his command. He commanded the Department during 
the rest of the campaigning that we had in the Army of the 
Tennessee, until the arrival of the army at Washington. 

The following is a letter from him to General Logan on 
the South Carolina campaign. 



Headquarters, Department and Army of the Tennessee, "j 

Patterson Cross Roads, South Carolina, >■ 

February 23, 1865. j 

Major General John A. Logan : 

General — It is my purpose to publish an order of congratulation to 
to the army as soon as the pressure of duty will permit ; but I cannot 
longer delay an expression of thanks, due to yourself and your remark- 
able corps, for the completeness of success which has attended you dur- 
ing the vigorous operations from Savannah to the taking of Columbia. 
You were present when General John E. Smith's division forced its way 
across the little Salkahatchie Swamp. You visited the bridge when Gen- 
eral Hazen crossed the Edisto, and also witnessed the operations of the 
same division, near Skilling's Bridge, whore the wide, deep, and difficult 
swamp was crossed, and the enemy's force captured or scattered, and I 
trust you will do them honor by a graphic and distinct narrative of their 
generous and indefatigable labor, which resulted in success. I was with 
you at Congaree Creek, and shall not soon forget the difficult ground, the 
almost unassailable position of the enemy at the bridge, when General 
Wood's division waded through the mud, the swamp and the creek, and 
succeeded in dislodging the rebels and jjutting them to flight. I closed 
my letter to General Sherman that day as follows : " The same vigor and 
boldness that liavc characterized our men during the hardships of this 
campaign were again exhibitfed to-day. You yourself understand the 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 175 

difficulties of the ground — the mud, the water, swamps, deep creeks and 
ditches that they had to overcome in order to get at the enemy," Again, 
I was present when you pushed Hazen across the Saluda, and also vivid- 
ly recall the work of the entire night, and the severe skirmish of the 
morning with Wood's division, to secure the crossing of the Broad. The 
successful expedition of General Corse along the line of railroad, where 
he, together with your mounted infantry, rendered useless some thirty 
miles of it, and destroyed an immense amount of rebel property, and 
afterward pushed with so much promptitude to the head of the column, 
merely afforded us fresh instances of the earnest energy of himself and 
his command. The faithfulness which every duty has been executed, 
the unflagging attention to order, and the cheerful and hearty deportment 
of the entire corps, afford me sincere pleasure and a peculiar faith in 
yovxr success. 

In this letter I have scarcely hinted at the operations of your command ; 
but believe me. General, your own energetic co-operation in these move- 
ments, which have resulted already in the fall of Columbia and Charles- 
ton, and in the almost irreparable disruption of the enemy's lines of 
communication and supply, can never be forgotton. Tender my congrat- 
ulations and thanks to your noble division and brigade commanders, and 
through them to the officers and soldiers in their charge. May the bless- 
ing of heaven continue with us, and nothing ever occur to mar the fair 
record of the Army of the Tennessee. Very respectfully, 

0. 0. HOWARD, Major Gen. Com'dg. 



Major General John A. Logan — Who was formerly the 
the Congressman of so much note in the "Egypt" part of 
Illinois, was the principal Corps Commander; "as time 
would fail me to tell" of Ilurlbut, of Hamilton, of Wash- 
burn, of Parke, of Blair, of Osterhaus, Major Generals all, 
under whose command we have at various times served during 
our campaign. General Logan is a noble specimen of the 
American soldier, being one of the people, and having risen 
to his present position in the face of much opposition, and 
having to take a position that called down on his head the 
anathemas of many of his old friends and neighbors when 
he espoused the cause of his country in the great struggle 
for national preservation. General Logan entered the ser- 
vice as Colonel ; he distinguished himself at Donelson, where 
he was wounded ; for his services there he was commissioned 



1T6 HISTORY OF THE 

a Brigadier, and for his glorious successes in the Vicksburg 
campaign, a Major General. 



An account of the Division and Brigade Commanders un- 
der whom we have served Avould require more space than I 
can give. 

Brigadier Gen. J. W. Denver was the first Division Com- 
mander, and was succeeded in April, 18G3, by Brigadier 
Gen. Wm. Sooj Smith, who was well liked by all; he was 
succeeded in August, 1863, by Brigadier Gen. Hugh Ewing, 
who was succeeded in Feb. 1864, by Brigadier Gen. Harrow, 
the only Indiana General under whom we served ; he enter- 
ed the service as Major of the 14th Indiana; he commanded 
until the close of the Atlanta campaign, when in September, 
1864, we were transferred to the Second Division, command- 
ed by Brigadier Gen. W. B. Hazen, who, for gallant conduct 
at Fort McAllister, was promoted to Major General. He 
was our commander until our arrival at Washington. Brig. 
General Corse, Walcott, Oliver and others have commanded 
the division for a short time. Our principal Brigade com- 
manders were Colonel J. R. Cockerill 70th Ohio, who com- 
manded until Feb. 1864, when he resigned, and was succeed- 
ed by Col. J. M. Oliver, of the 15th Michigan, who was 
promoted to Brigadier General and afterward to Brevet Maj. 
General; Colonel W. S. Jones, r)8d Ohio; Col. Catterson, 
97th Indiana, (now Brig. Generals) ; Col. Fowler, Colonel 
Hutchinson, 1.5th Michigan, and others have commanded the 
Brigade at various times. 

The men have various opinions about their commanders, 
and while one is a favorite of some, another is the same 
of others. 

A. J. Clayton, af Company D, gave me his diary, and I 
will make an extract from it. He was detailed on the Savan- 
nah campaign as a Scout at Headquarters. 

" November 20, '64. Started on a scout toward Milledge- 
ville, twenty miles from our Army, and succeeded in reach- 



NINETY-NINTH 1NI>IANA INFANTRY. 177 

ing the place with but little difficulty. The Mayor came out 
to meet us, as the rebel soldiers had all left,and surrendered 
the town to us, there being but five of us and we twenty 
miles away from the main army. We also captured twelve 
prisoners. We moved out of town at night and scouted 
around the next day, and on the 22d the 20th corps c:.me up 
and took possession of the place." 

The crossings of swnmps and rivers on the campaign from 
Savannah, was one of the most terrible hardships the regi- 
ment had to endure ; especially was it tlie case in crossing 
the North Edisto river Feb. 12th, 18G5. It was mid winter 
and very cold, and they had to wade waist deep in water for 
more than an hour, and sometimes were almost submerged ; 
when a rock was found rearing its head out of the water, it 
was sure to be covered with cold shivering men, who h id 
climbed upon it as a place where, by beating themselves with 
their hands and guns they were enabled to quicken the cur- 
rent of blood that had become sluggish in their almost frozen 
bodies. Fortunately no one was frozen to death, although 
a great many were chilled. 

A reunion of the officers was held at the Sherman House 
and some resolutions adopted which are appended to this 
letter. 

The old flag was an object of curiosity, " if a flag it might 
be called, which stripe or star had none," tliey having been 
shot away. A new flag had been made for the regiment, 
but it had not been received by them when mustei-ed out, 
and they were carrying the old splintered staff which had 
received rather rough surgical treatment, with only a few 
fluttering ribbons of what had once been a most beautiful 
banner. At Washington the other regiments had new flags 
emblazoned all over with the names of the engagements in 
which they had participated, and the regiment was sorry 
they did not have theirs, as they wished to make as good an 
appearance as the others. But they marched out with their 
old splintered staff. While the other regiments were passing 
the spectators were very busy endeavoring to read the namea 



178 HISTORY or THE 

on the banners, but \Yhcn the 99th came alorif;; they couhl not 
clo so, and they gave them a cheer, so the ohl staff" gave 
them an ovation during the entire march, attracting a great> 
deal more attention than the new banners. On the ncAV 
banner of the regiment is inscribed : Siege of A^icksburg ; 
Siege of Jackson ; Mission Ridge ; Knoxville campaign ; 
Rocky Face; Resacca ; Dalhxs ; Kenesaw ; Atlanta, July 
22 and 28 ; Jonesboro ; Lovejoy Station; Fort McAllister ; 
Savannah ; Columbia ; Goldsboro ; Raleigh. 

After the men were paid there was a shaking of hands, a 
"remember me" and a farewell, and each betook them to 
their several homes, to sit doAvn at their own firesides, to tell 
of their struggles now past. _ May they live long to enjoy 
the fruit of their labor. 



Resolutions. 

Sherman House, Indianapolis, 
June 15th, 1865.. 

At a meeting of the officers of the 99th Indiana Infantry, 
held this day for a social reunion on the occasion of the 
muster-out of the regiment, and the final departure for our 
homes, the following Resolutions were off'cred by Major 
Butterworth, and unanimously adopted. 

liesohed, 1. That after a close and intimate relation for the pasi three 
years, we know of none other than a warm and cordial feeling of friend- 
ship and good will existing between us ; and as we have been comrades 
in the field, so we are friends in private life. 

Ecsolved, 2. That we entertain for the non-commissioned officers and 
soldiers with whom we have served, a most cordial feeling of friendship, — 
never to be forgotten. None ever went into the field with better or nobler 
soldierly qualities ; and their valor on many a field of battle — their pa- 
tient endurance of hard marches — liard fare and rigid discipline entitles 
them to the highest honors of their countrymen. We will cherish a lively 
memory for each and all for the past ; and extend our best wishes for 
their future triumphs in the marches and battles of life. 

Kesolved, 3. That the disabled by disease and wounds, their families, 
with those of the dead, shall always have our sympathy and aid; that 
the dead are never to be forgotten while memory clings to aught on earth, — 



NINETY-NINTH INDIANA INFANTRY. 



179 



no, never ! May a grateful country appreciate them and never forget the 
debt of gratitude it owes. 

Resolved, 4. That all the officers and men of the regiment be re- 
quested to meet in Logansport, it being the most central point; on the 
28th day of July, 1866, for a social reunion, as that is the anniversary 
of one of the hardest battles in which the regiment was engaged ; that 
Captain G. C. Walker, Captain Julian and Lieutenant Stuart are ap- 
pointed a committee to make any arrangements necessary for the 
carrying out of this resolution. 



Josiah Farrar, Lieut. Colonel. 
L. D. McGlashon, Adjutant. 
W: W. Butterworth, Surgeon. 

A. H. Heath, Captain. 

J. P. Merrill, Lieutenant. 
C. M. Scott, Captain. 
W. Savage, Lieutenant, 
S. Moore, Captain. 
W. W. Downs, Lieutenant. 

B. F. Thomas, Captain. 
J. C. Hus«ey, Lieutenant. 
I. B. Myers, Captain. 

L. U. Powell. Lieutenant. 

D. R. Lucas, 



W. V. Powell, Major, 
J. L. Cathcart, Lieutenant. 
I. Poffenberger, Ast. Surgeon. 
I. Curry, Captain. 
J. M. Alley, Lieutenant. 
G. W. Norris, Captain, 
John Harvey, Lieutenant. 
A. Cochran, Captain. 
G. S. Walker, Lieutenant. 
W. M. Walker, Captain. 
T. Barlow, Lieutenant. 
G. C. Walker, Captain. 
S. P. Stuart, Lieutenant. 
Chaplain. 




Errata. 

We give the correct reading when th^re are errors or omissions* 

M. I. Whitman, address Chicago, 111. 

Lieutenant Stuart was born in 1842. 

Company A. Geo. W. Merrill wounded May 28, 'G4; Dallas. 

Company D. Francis M. L. Bland, not mustered out with Company; 
fate since capture unknown. 

Company D. John H. Pringle. 

Company E. David F. Dunham, address Renselaer. 

Company F. Joseph C. Sterrett, address Battle Ground. 

Company G. Francis M. York, address Clayton. 

Company H. Joseph, Smith, address Lafayette, 

Company K. David Walker, Shannondale. Drafted man ; mustered 
out, (name omitted in roll.) 

Company K. John Vannatta, name printed twice. 

There are undoubtedly some other errors in Post-office address, but 
the fault is not ours as they are given the same as on the muster roll. 
There are a few other typographical errors, but none except such as the 
reader can easily correct. 



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